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John Tingey, of Iowa City, prepares to throw a sandbag while volunteering along Normandy Drive, Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa saw some of its worst flooding in more than a decade, Gov

The Mississippi River inundated downtown streets Monday, June 16, 2008, in LaGrange. Pictured, from left, are Paul Lutters of CenturyTel and Ken Schuetz and Bill Black of Town & Country Bank outside the sandbagged bank building at 100 N. Main

John Hey walks up the levee in North Lawrence Tuesday morning, June 17, after being called because Douglas County Sheriff's deputies found his truck. It had been reported stolen from his rural Baldwin residence about a week ago

Hillcrest Wrecker driver Scott Helm runs to help guide a stolen truck from a ditch along the levee in North Lawrence during the morning of Tuesday June 17. The truck was reported stolen last week and discovered Tuesday morning

Hillcrest Wrecker workers get ready to pull a truck out of the brush along the levee in North Lawrence during the morning of Tuesday June 17. The truck, owned by John Hey, of rural Baldwin was reported stolen a week ago from the Hey residence

Viola's Main Street was mainly under water on Monday, June 16, 2008. Flood waters started receding at night on June 15, but not before a new record flood stage was set at 21.17 feet

Even early in the season, Kevin Irick checks his field crops - from asparagus to zucchini - on his property near the Kansas Turnpike

Kevin Irick picks over his colorful flowers at his greenhouse northeast of Lawrence

Two greenhouses on Kevin Irick's farm allow him to grow tomatoes, flowers and more, regardless of the time of year or weather conditions outside

Rows and rows of tomato plants reside in a place where they can grow - one of two greenhouses on Kevin Irick's property northeast of Lawrence

Tomatoes start green inside Kevin Irick's greenhouse northeast of Lawrence

Lawrence farmer Kevin Irick looks over some green onions this spring on his farm, just a few miles northwest of Lawrence

Flooding in Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Lucas Mehl, 15, Lawrence, displays the new Mohawk haircut he got at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's camp last week

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Stolen truck recovered from woods

Raiders vs. Lawton, Okla.

Podcasts

The Morning Rush: Collins found liable in assault lawsuit

Polls

Of KU's three early entrants into the NBA Draft, who will have the most successful pro career?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Brandon Rush		44%
Mario Chalmers		29%
Darrell Arthur		26%
Total	2654

Did you remember that portions of the West Lawrence turnpike interchange were closed on Monday for the start of construction?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I don’t take the turnpike.		41%
Yes.		37%
No.		20%
Total	291

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Disabilities disappear at MDA summer camp: By Karrey Britt; June 17, 2008 in print edition on 1A; At age 15, Lucas Mehl can’t walk. He uses an electric wheelchair and depends on others to help him shower, dress and use the bathroom. Lucas has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most common childhood form of the disease, and isn’t expected to live past his early 20s.

Video: Muscular Dystrophy Camp
Video: K.C. summer camp wraps up

1:00 p.m.

Ironman deemed shining success: By Mark Fagan; June 17, 2008 in print edition on 1A; To hear Ryan Robinson tell it, the fans loved Lawrence, triathletes embraced the course, volunteers empowered the competition and businesses cashed in on the event. But perhaps the greatest compliments started coming in Monday morning, the day after the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Kansas had run its course.

Video: Lawrence to host Ironman again next year
Photo gallery: Ironman 70.3 Kansas

4:00 p.m.

Clawing into the world of dinosaurs: By Lindsey Slater; June 17, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Playing in a sandbox has never been more fun. Eleven children took part in a day camp at Kansas University’s Natural History Museum on Monday to learn all about dinosaurs and fossils.

Video: Day camp caters to dinosaur detectives

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6News video: Rape trial delayed: June 17, 2008; Trial is delayed today for a 20-year-old Pratt man accused of raping a KU student inside an all-women’s dorm.
6News video: Tuesday, June 17 weather at 10 p.m.: By Jennifer Schack; June 17, 2008; The forecast for Wednesday, June 18 calls for a high of 82 with the low around 57.
6News video: 23rd St. bridge may be replaced: June 17, 2008; Tonight, plans to replace a busy bridge in Lawrence are in the works. With the construction of two new turnpike bridges over the Kansas River already underway, attention is now turning to the 23rd Street bridge near Haskell Indian Nations University.
Tonganoxie pool delayed: By Mark Boyle; June 17, 2008; The Tonganoxie water park opening has been delayed for a second time.
6Sports video: Flyers blank T-Bones in KC: June 17, 2008; The Kansas City T-Bones return home to face Schaumburg after their recent five-game road swing.
6Sports video: Tonganoxie senior wins Gatorade state track award: June 17, 2008; For the second straight year, the Gatorade Kansas high school girls’ track and field athlete of the year is a Tonganoxie Chieftain. For the second straight year, it’s the same Tonganoxie Chieftain.
6News video: Lawrence schools go under construction: By Lindsey Slater; June 17, 2008; Students may have the summer off, but that doesn’t mean Lawrence public schools are empty. Every school in the district is receiving repairs, everything from new flooring to an upgrade in security systems. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the work that is filling up our local schools.
6News video: City considers new life sciences center: June 17, 2008; This afternoon city and county commissioners were pitched a $4 million plan to build a new center for promising life sciences companies.
6News video: Man arrested in Java Break robbery: June 17, 2008; Lawrence police arrest a transient accused of robbing a downtown coffee shop overnight.
6Sports video: Former KU player new Gardner Webb asst. coach: By D.J. Whetter; June 17, 2008; As a player he helped the Kansas basketball team to the 2003 national title game. As a graduate student manager last season, he was part of the Jayhawks’ national championship. Now former KU guard Michael Lee can call himself a Division 1 college coach. DJ Whetter has that story.
School district working on $1.5 million in improvements: Construction includes sidewalks, alarm systems, security cameras; By Lindsey Slater; June 17, 2008; Lawrence public schools are getting some summer work.
6News video: Tonganoxie pool construction delayed: June 17, 2008; The opening of the new water park in Tonganoxie is delayed yet again. Recent heavy rains are blamed for interrupting construction efforts.
6News video: Annexation cause of concern: By Jesse Fray; June 17, 2008; A new industrial park northwest of Lawrence is at the center of controversy. 6News reporter Jesse Fray is live in the News Center to explain concerns coming from nearby neighbors.
6News video: City to buy new fire trucks: June 17, 2008; Tonight it’s also expected city leaders will vote to replace outdated fire equipment.
6News video: Museum to celebrate 25th anniversary: June 17, 2008; A local museum focusing on the former towns that now make up Clinton Lake is turning 25 this weekend.
Flooding disrupts Amtrak service: Rail service offers buses to travelers; By Alex Parker; 08:04 p.m., June 17, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A8; Flooding along the Mississippi River and its tributaries is disrupting rail service across the Midwest.
Abandoned truck being investigated: By Mike Belt; June 17, 2008; Sheriff’s officers checking on a truck near the levee in North Lawrence.
Ironman deemed shining success: By Mark Fagan; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A1; To hear Ryan Robinson tell it, the fans loved Lawrence, triathletes embraced the course, volunteers empowered the competition and businesses cashed in on the event. But perhaps the greatest compliments started coming in Monday morning, the day after the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Kansas had run its course.
Pump patrol: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.82 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Same-sex couples marry in Calif.: By Lisa Leff - Associated Press Writer; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; Dozens of gay couples were married Monday after a landmark ruling making California the second state to allow same-sex nuptials went into effect.
Democrats gain in state poll: By Scott Rothschild; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A5; In the span of one month, presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s lead in Kansas over Democrat Barack Obama has been cut in half, and Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts’ margin over Democrat Jim Slattery also has dropped.
Parents fret as even toddlers love ‘High School’: By Leanne Italie - Associated Press Writer; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C2; Talya Appelbaum recently had a “High School Musical” birthday party. She got special balloons and a slice of cake decorated with the spoiled Sharpay, her favorite character because “she’s with Ryan.” Jemma Fox has an HSM karaoke microphone and trading cards of the East High gang. Talya and Jemma are 3 years old.
Commentary: Did I say Tiger couldn’t win? Oops: By Carlos Monarrez - Detroit Free Press; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B2; See? I told you Tiger wouldn’t win the U.S. Open. How could you have doubted me? To quote myself, I wrote in last Wednesday’s Free Press: “Tiger has no chance of winning the U.S. Open this week at Torrey Pines Golf Course.” Well, I may have been a little bit off in my analysis.
Ruling a step in defining habeas rights: By George Will; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; The day after the Supreme Court ruled that detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo are entitled to seek habeas corpus hearings, John McCain called it “one of the worst decisions in the history of this country.” Well.
Horoscopes: June 17, 2008 in print edition on B6; Think through your actions rather than charge ahead this year. You will be a lot happier, and so might those around you.
The children’s hour: KJHK launches kids’ show with nostalgic albums: By Terry Rombeck; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; Annie Harrigan may be 22 years old, but she still has a Bert and Ernie sing-along tape in her car. “A part of me, culture-wise, is a kid at heart,” she says. “I never really grew up.” That’s part of the reason why the Kansas University senior has started “Little Red Radio,” a children’s radio program heard on KJHK 90.7 FM, the student-run radio station at KU.
Analysis: Iraqi violence down; war’s root causes unresolved: By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A6; Signs are emerging that Iraq has reached a turning point. Violence is down, armed extremists are in disarray, government confidence is rising and sectarian communities are gearing up for a battle at the polls rather than slaughter in the streets.
Soldiers risk financial ruin while awaiting benefit checks: By Michelle Roberts - Associated Press Writer; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C8; His lifelong dream of becoming a soldier had, in the end, come to this for Isaac Stevens: 28, penniless, in a wheelchair, fending off the sexual advances of another man in a homeless shelter.
Three Heels withdraw from draft: UNC to return top six players from Final Four team; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B2; North Carolina underclassmen Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green will return to Chapel Hill next season after removing their names from the NBA draft Monday.
People in the news: June 17, 2008 in print edition on B6; ¢ Prince William becomes 1,000th knight¢ Winehouse taken to hospital after fainting¢ Paula Deen’s restaurant reopens after fire¢ Blame for paparazzo’s hit-run on other foot¢ Country singer marries former quarterback
Nebraska funeral held for Iowa Boy Scout: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A5; An Iowa Boy Scout who “did so many great things for a lot of people in his short life” was buried back home in Nebraska on Monday.
Gardner teen enters plea in fight death: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A4; A suburban Kansas City teenager pleaded no contest Monday to aggravated battery in the death of a schoolmate who collapsed after a fight.
Iraq options: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: Buried inside several of your recent articles is a flashing warning signal about Iraq. Our Kansas congressional delegation should see it and pay careful attention.
Shrimp Salad Rolls tasty, easy summer meal: Associated Press; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; Here’s a cool sandwich for a light supper during the summer months.
Clawing into the world of dinosaurs: Kids dig into paleontology at KU museum’s day camp; By Lindsey Slater; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; Playing in a sandbox has never been more fun. Eleven children took part in a day camp at Kansas University’s Natural History Museum on Monday to learn all about dinosaurs and fossils.
Another radio-frequency ID tag going to market: By Mark Fagan; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B7; Technology behind another radio-frequency identification tag developed at Kansas University is headed to market. KU’s Agility tag, developed through the university’s Information and Telecommunication Technology Center, is being licensed for manufacturing through Starport Technologies LLC, based in Kansas City, Mo.
On the record: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A4; At 4 a.m. Sunday, a 55-year-old woman reported $2,000 worth of damage to a bay window in her home in the 3500 block of Clinton Place.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; The old Buch’s Bandstand in Lawrence’s Central Park, long unused, was razed to make way for the new municipal swimming pool. Buch’s Band once had been one of the musical delights for many local and area residents.
Earthquake death toll at 10; 12 missing: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; Soldiers pulled the body of a 58-year-old man Monday from a hot spring inn knocked down by a landslide in northern Japan, bringing the death toll in a weekend earthquake to 10.
Another human foot washes up on shore: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; Yet another human foot has washed up along the British Columbia coast.
Successful finish: The athletes weren’t the only ones who worked hard before and during Sunday’s Ironman triathlon.; J-W Editorials; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; Congratulations to the organizers of Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Kansas triathlon that drew more than 1,000 athletes and an estimated 4,000 spectators to the Clinton Lake area.
More than 1M homeless as rivers start to flood: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; Weeks of rain pushed rivers over their banks in southern China, displacing more than 1.27 million people and forcing some to huddle on rooftops Monday as the region braced for more downpours.
Missouri delays new casinos: Associated Press; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B8; The Missouri Gaming Commission placed a moratorium Monday on new casinos until voters can decide this November on a ballot issue imposing a permanent casino cap and allowing existing facilities to win more money from bettors.
Iowans worry: What’s in the water?: By Allen G. Breed - Associated Press Writer; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; The floodwaters that deluged much of Iowa have done more than knock out drinking water and destroy homes. They have also spread a noxious brew of sewage, farm chemicals and fuel that could sicken anyone who wades in.
Taliban take over villages near Kandahar: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; Hundreds of Taliban fighters invaded villages just outside Afghanistan’s second-largest city Monday, forcing NATO and Afghan troops to rush in while frightened residents fled.
Double Take: Prescription drugs’ availability makes them easy to abuse: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Julia Davidson; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; Dear Dr. Wes & Julia: Do you see prescription drug abuse becoming a more prevalent problem, especially among teenagers? What advice would you have for parents and children about prevention?
Juneteenth event set for Thursday: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence is conducting its annual Juneteenth celebration Thursday at Broken Arrow Park. Admission is free.
Help dogs adjust to new baby: McClatchy Newspapers; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C2; Congratulations, you’re having a baby! You spent nine months preparing for your newborn, but what about your other “baby” - your dog. Most canines are used to being the “baby” of the family and may find it difficult to lose this position.
Gore endorses Obama: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A6; Al Gore made his debut in the 2008 presidential campaign Monday night, encouraging voters to back Barack Obama because “take it from me, elections matter.”
Impersonator to revisit Truman presidency: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; A Harry Truman impersonator will appear at the Dole Institute of Politics on July 16 to discuss Truman’s presidential decisions and experiences. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Was there any doubt?: Woods battles injury to win U.S. Open; By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B1; Tiger Woods cradled the silver U.S. Open trophy in his right hand and limped toward the edge of the Pacific bluffs, each step as much a burden as the 91 holes he played at Torrey Pines for a major that might have been his most amazing yet.
Blue Cross bans smoking at workplaces: J-W Staff Reports; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A5; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, the state’s largest health insurer, is snuffing out cigarettes at its workplace, the company announced Monday.
K.C. inks undrafted SS: June 17, 2008 in print edition on B2; Central Washington baseball star Jamie Nilsen has signed a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Annexation may pave way for industrial development: Neighbors oppose plans for site near Lecompton interchange; By Chad Lawhorn; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; Each morning and evening the most suburban of scenes takes center stage in this rural “neighborhood.” Commuters with foam coffee cups, flip phones and backseat carpoolers travel up and down the ramps of a turnpike interchange that pops forth from a rolling pasture land.
Program offers inspection of car seats: June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; More than 80 percent of infant and child passenger safety seats are installed incorrectly.
Georgia takes control: June 17, 2008 in print edition on B2; Matt Cerione’s two-out, bases-loaded single drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and three Georgia pitchers combined for six innings of shutout relief.
Chicken defense: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I was troubled to see the faulty logic that seemed apparent in the Journal-World reports about efforts to prohibit chickens in the city.
Mortgage can be burden in retirement: By Michelle Singletary; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B7; It would have shaken my dear, deceased grandmother to her financial core. The headline read: “Mortgages No Longer a Stigma in Retirement.”
Miami stays alive, 7-5: June 17, 2008 in print edition on B2; Carlos Gutierrez got the job done this time. Two days after the Miami closer’s two-run throwing error cost the Hurricanes a win in their College World Series opener, Gutierrez overcame another shaky ninth inning to seal a 7-5 victory over Florida State on Monday.
Commodities: June 17, 2008 in print edition on B7; Agriculture futures traded mostly lower Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Results delayed: J-W Staff Reports; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B1; Because Sunday’s Ironman Kansas 70.3-mile triathlon was cut short due to inclement weather, there was a delay in the electronic posting of results and many of the final results of the running portion of the race were unavailable for Monday’s paper.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for June 17, 1908: “Tom Marshall, an Indian boy about 10 or 11 years old, was instantly killed by a charge of electricity from a live wire he touched by accident at Haskell Institute last night.”
Fiery Garnett back in ‘jungle’: Celtics looking for better performance from star forward tonight in Game 6; By Michael Lee - The Washington Post; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B4; The cases of champagne and the Larry O’Brien Trophy had to make the 2,900-mile trek from Los Angeles to Boston on Monday, and that might be what’s best for Kevin Garnett. Game 6 of the NBA Finals will be at home, where his primal screams, jersey-popping, chest-thumping and floor-slapping inspire him as much as the raucous fans at TD Banknorth Garden.
Living history: Lawrence is fortunate to have another opportunity to gather in the Chautauqua tent for an entertaining history lesson.; J-W Editorials; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A7; History is all about stories, and there is no more enjoyable way to learn some history than to hear those stories told by the people who lived them.
Keegan: Accuser deserves respect: By Tom Keegan; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B1; When covering evolution, teachers should not forget to inform students that some humans still haven’t evolved beyond the Neanderthal stage. Reference some of the comments underneath the stories online regarding Jessica J. Brown’s civil lawsuit against Kansas University basketball star Sherron Collins over an assault she said took place in an elevator at Jayhawker Towers on May 18, 2007.
KU alumnus named AP business editor: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A4; Hal Ritter, a founding editor of USA Today who helped launch the newspaper’s Money section, on Monday was named business editor of The Associated Press, responsible for global coverage of financial news.
Wheat harvest off to slow start: Associated Press; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B8; Cool, wet weather has slowed the Kansas wheat harvest, but a few dry parts of the state have been able to get some crops in.
Disabilities disappear at MDA summer camp: For one special week, focus is on fun; By Karrey Britt; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A1; At age 15, Lucas Mehl can’t walk. He uses an electric wheelchair and depends on others to help him shower, dress and use the bathroom. Lucas has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most common childhood form of the disease, and isn’t expected to live past his early 20s.
Nurse’s hearing set in ‘pill mill’ case: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A4; A nurse accused of running a “pill mill” with her husband is entitled to an evidentiary hearing on prosecutors’ claims that she is a flight risk, a federal magistrate judge ruled Monday.
Does America care about its talent?: By Kevin McDonough; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B6; In a field crowded with reality contests and amateur hours, “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC) has been on top of the heap for the past two summers. So, can America tolerate another summer of auditions? Will they still turn out for the singing, dancing and other exotic fare, and the snappy bickering between Piers Morgan, Jerry Springer, David Hasselhoff and Sharon Osbourne?
Repaving moves down Mass. Street: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; The orange and white barricades are back up in downtown Lawrence, as city contractors on Monday began repaving a second stretch of Massachusetts Street.
LMH offers baby-sitting course: June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; Lawrence Memorial Hospital has announced future enrollment dates for “Safe Sitter Enhanced,” geared for 11- to 13-year-olds, to teach necessary skills for becoming safe and competent baby sitters.
Extradition appealed in porn model’s slaying: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A4; The Kansas attorney general’s office says a man suspected of killing a Kansas college student who led a secret life as an Internet porn model is appealing his extradition from Mexico.
KU hoopsters offer opinions on NBA Finals: By Jason Elmquist; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B3; Members of Kansas University’s men’s basketball team had differing opinions on whom they wanted to win the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
Study shows similarity in brains of gay men, heterosexual women: By Denise Gellene - Los Angeles Times; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A8; The brains of gay men resemble those of straight women, according to research being published today that provides more evidence of the role of biology in sexual orientation.
Satellite radio merger at Sirius crossroad: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission says he is satisfied the $3.8 billion merger of the nation’s only two satellite radio companies is in the public’s interest, but that’s no guarantee the deal will win final approval.
New foundation for Django: Nonprofit to oversee open-source Web framework; By Mark Fagan; June 17, 2008 in print edition on B7; Add an open-source Web framework born in Lawrence to a list of industry powerhouses with their own software foundations.
County voters can now register on the Internet: By Mike Belt; June 17, 2008 in print edition on A3; Douglas County is making it easier to register to vote. No longer do you have to mail or personally drop off a registration form at the county clerk’s office. You can do it by fax or by sending a document file by e-mail.
Raiders hurler delightful in debut: By Chuck Woodling; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; Lance Lamborn sure seemed an unlikely candidate to plug the dike. Yet Lamborn, making his Legion baseball debut, pitched the Raiders to an 8-4 victory over Lawton, Okla., in the second game of a doubleheader Monday night at Ice Field.
Self stands by KU guard Collins: Chicago native apologizes for not responding to civil suit; By Gary Bedore; June 17, 2008 in print edition on C1; Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self twice on Monday expressed support for junior guard Sherron Collins. Self spoke first in a written statement, the second time in person to a handful of reporters outside his basketball camp at Horejsi Center.
EU to issue stronger Iran sanctions: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2; The European Union agreed Monday on the need to sharpen sanctions on Iran - possibly targeting the oil and gas sectors in what would mark Europe’s strongest punishments yet to discourage Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
McCain urges end to ban on offshore drilling: June 17, 2008 in print edition on A6; Sen. John McCain said Monday the federal moratorium on offshore oil and gas drilling should be lifted, and individual states given the right to pursue energy exploration in waters near their coasts.

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