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Melissa S. Kearney on Twitter: "Congratulations to @FernandoSaltiel for a fabulous dissertation defense, & his primary adviser @surzua_chile! It's always exciting to have a student present such great work, but especially this
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Melissa S. Kearney on Twitter: "Turns out there is also a mention in the same issue of that kids news magazine about Paul Romer not answering the call that he won the
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Melissa S. Kearney on Twitter: "I'm trying to cut back on coffee and limit myself to one cup before 10 am. But can we all be honest that Kombucha is gross?! Has
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