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IFIP-ICEC || Computers in Entertainment || 18-20th Sept 2018 || DL(extended) papers 21st May 2018 || Poznan, Poland
by Artur Lugmayr 06 May '18

06 May '18

========================================================================== ========================================================================== ========================================================================== 17th IFIP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTERTAINMENT COMPUTING (ICEC'18), co-located with IFIP World Computer Congress (WCC'18) “ explore . create . reflect . develop ” Bridging the gap between technology, HCI, business, design, and art in entertainment Date: 18-20 September, 2018 Venue: Poznan, Poland http://www.ifip-icec.org HIGHLIGHTS: - DEADLINES extended: 21st May 2018 - Papers, 4th June Posters, Demos, Tutorials, Interactive Sessions - 4 GREAT WORKSHOPS: * Bio-Sensing Platforms for “Wellness Entertainment” System Design: Bio-Sensing, Interactive Media Art, and Wellness Entertainment * Designing Entertainment for the Aging Population (DEAP 2018) * Entertainment Computation - A Key for Improving Inclusion and Reducing Gender Gap? * Workshop on Robot Competitions - KEYNOTE SPEAKER Keynote Speaker Prof. Ellen Yi-Luen Do from Univ. of Colorado Boulder, US “From Design Computing to Creating Unique Technologies for Everyone” - breaking NEW ACTIVITIES@ICEC: art exhibition, ICEC award, new conference areas - NEW AREAS@ICEC media studies, human-computer-interaction, business & information systems - IFIP ICEC Entertainment Award STAY IN TOUCH - Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EntertainmentComputing/ - Subscribe to our Mailinglist on www.ifip-icec.org - Twitter: @IFIP_ICEC ========================================================================== ========================================================================== ========================================================================== The IFIP International Conference on Entertainment Computation is the longest lasting and prime scientific conference series in the area of Entertainment Computing. It brings together practitioners, researchers, artists, designers, and industry on the design, creation, development, use, application and evaluation of digital entertainment content and experience systems. The conference series is cross-disciplinary, and stretches over the domains of computer science, human-computer-interaction, content production, digital games, multimedia, media studies, art, and design. The conference series aims at presenting high quality scientific results spanning from theory to application, use-cases, experience, and demonstrations. We solicit papers, posters, and demonstrations, as well as we are looking for tutorial and workshop proposal. The conference theme for 2018 is “Explore . Create . Reflect . Develop”. All papers are published by Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Best full papers are recommended to publish in a special issue of the Elsevier Entertainment Computing Journal. IMPORTANT DATES: · March 14, 2018: Workshops (notification March 30, 2018) · EXTENDED May 21, 2018: Long and Short Papers (notification June, 5 2018) · EXTENDED June 4, 2018: Posters, Demos, Tutorials, Interactive Sessions (notification June 5, 2018) · June 19, 2018: Camera Ready Papers Due (all tracks) · July 1, 2018: Suggested Deadline for Workshop Papers · July 1, 2018: Art Exhibitions Entries · August 1, 2018: Doctoral Consortium Application - Short (6pp) and long papers (12pp) - Posters (4pp + the actual poster in A0 as pdf) - Art, Demonstrations and Interactive Exhibits (4pp including description of the experience) - Industry track (1pp + modality /demonstration, justification of modality: demo/presentation) - Workshops and tutorials (4pp) - Doctoral consortium (4pp) SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND CONTACT INFORMATION All submission guidelines can be found on the conference website on http://www.ifip-icec.org. If you have any questions concerning the conference, please contact us under contact(a)ifip-icecc.org. CONFERENCE ORGANISERS The conference is organized by the IFIP-TC14 - Artur Lugmayr, Curtin Univ., AUSTRALIA - General Chair - Kathrin Gerling, KU Leuven, BELGIUM - General Chair - Esteban Clua, Fluminese Federal Univ., BRAZIL - Program Chair - Licinio Roque, from Universidade de Coimbra, PORTUGAL - Program Chair - Rainer Malaka, Univ. of Bremen, GERMANY - IFIP TC 14 Chair TOPICS We invite the submission of papers, posters, demos, tutorials and workshop proposals on the design, development, and study of broad forms of digital entertainment. Topics include but are not limited to: Emerging Topics in Entertainment Computing - Ubiquitous Computing and Interfaces in Entertainment - Immersive and Virtual Multimedia Experiences - Quality of Services (QoS), and Quality of Experience (QoE) - AI, Big Data, and Deep Learning in Entertainment - Content Production and Production Systems Digital Games and Interactive Entertainment - Game Design and Development - Interactive Narratives & Digital Storytelling - Entertainment Robots, Toys & Smart Gadgets Design, Human-Computer Interaction, and Analysis of Entertainment Systems - Experience Design & Analysis - Telemetry & Semi-Automated Analysis - Methodologies, Tools & Techniques for Entertainment - Human Factors & Performance of Entertainment Applications & Technology Interactive Art, Performance and Cultural Computing - Digital Art & Installations - Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality & Entertainment - Ubiquitous/Pervasive Entertainment - Sound, Music & Performance - TransMedia and Entertainment - Social Computing Entertainment Devices, Platforms & Systems - Digital Entertainment Hardware & Devices - Ambient Entertainment - Digital Broadcasting and Digital Cinema - Interactive Television and Broadcasting Theoretical Foundations and Ethical Issues - Emotions and Affective Interaction - Social / Cultural Impacts of Digital Entertainment - Issues of Public Relations & Advertising Through Entertainment Entertainment for Purpose & Persuasion - Serious & Learning Games - Games for Health & Well-Being - Games For Change & Social Impact Games - Exergaming - Advergames and Digital Marketing Computational Methodologies for Entertainment - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Entertainment - Procedural Content Generation - Computer Graphics & Visual Effects - Big Data in Entertainment - Security & Privacy in Entertainment[K1] Media Studies, Communication, Business, and Information Systems - Information Technology in Media Industry - IT and the Economics of Media Business - Audience Measurement and Participation - Interplay between technology, content, and consumer choice - Adoption and diffusion of technology driven media products - New communication models through emerging new technologies

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Internet Governance Forum 2018 Call for Proposals
by Dr. Rasha Abdulla 04 May '18

04 May '18

Dear colleagues, As a member of the Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group (IGF MAG), I'm writing to let you know that the call for workshop proposals for the 2018 IGF is finally online. The deadline is May 28. https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-call-for-workshop -proposals https://twitter.com/RashaAbdulla/status/990996487235620864?ref_src= twcamp%5Ecopy%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Ecopy%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3 Unfortunately, we still don't have set dates and location, but the Secretariat is working hard to settle this within the week. The two options right now is a location in Asia and a location in Western Europe (November/December). Will keep you posted. All the best. Rasha Rasha A. Abdulla, Ph.D. Professor Journalism and Mass Communication The American University in Cairo www.rashaabdulla.com Twitter: @RashaAbdulla <http://twitter.com/rashaabdulla>

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by Katya Delaney 04 May '18

04 May '18

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Call for Submissions - Algorithmic Personalization & News Workshop at ICWSM 2018, Deadline 7th May
by Juhi Kulshrestha 04 May '18

04 May '18

Dear Colleagues (Apologies for any cross-postings.) *You are cordially invited to submit to the workshop on Algorithmic Personalization & News (APEN 18) <https://apen18.hans-bredow-institut.de/> to be held at Stanford University on June 25th this year, in conjunction with the International Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM 18) <http://www.icwsm.org/2018/index.php>, a premier conference that brings together social scientists and computational methodologists in the study of online social media. * This workshop is intended to provide a platform to discuss the risks and opportunities of algorithmic personalization systems in the online news environments, and also to encourage design of auditing mechanisms for such news personalization algorithms. Our aim is to foster dialogue between the different communities interested in the topic by bringing together academics and researchers from the fields of computer science, media studies, journalism and communication sciences, as well as industry practitioners from mainstream media, social media organizations, and startups. *Main Themes of Discussion for the Workshop* The workshop program is structured around the two main themes of risks and opportunities of algorithmic personalization for news. Some relevant topics for each of these themes include (but are not limited to): *Theme I: Risks* - Societal risks of algorithmic personalization in relation to news - Auditing mechanisms for personalization in news dissemination and consumption pipeline - Developing systems for personalizing news while optimizing for other factors (e.g. opinion and topic diversity, news value, local interest, etc.) *Theme II: Opportunities* - Using personalization for increasing user engagement with current affairs or political news - Designing personalized recommendations for public service media - Leveraging geographic localization, or other user models for personalizing news *Submissions for the Workshop* We invite interested participants to submit *work-in-progress or position papers of up to 2 pages (excluding references)*. The workshop attendees will be invited based on the relevance of their submitted abstracts to the workshop’s agenda. The abstracts will be judged on their likelihood of sparking lively discussions and debate during the workshop, and not necessarily the completeness of the work (work-in-progress, as well as, position papers are welcome). Send in your submissions to *apen18(a)googlegroups.com <apen18(a)googlegroups.com>* (single pdf file) before the *deadline of May 7th, 2018 (23:59, anywhere on earth).* More information can be found at: https://apen18.hans-bredow-institut.de/ It would be great if you could forward this call to others who may be interested. We are looking forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you in Stanford! Best Regards Juhi Kulshrestha (On behalf of APEN18 organizing committee) -- Juhi Kulshrestha http://www.juhikulshrestha.com <http://www.mpi-sws.org/~juhi/>

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CfP: Deception on Social Media
by Dr. Chiluwa 04 May '18

04 May '18

Hello All, *CfP: **Deception on Social Media* Contributors are invited to submit abstracts (about 200 words) toward our new edited collection entitled: *Social Media and the Production and Spread of Spurious Deceptive Contents,* to be published by IGI Global (Hershey, PA), under the series: *Advances in Digital Crime, Forensics, and Cyber Terrorism* (ADCFCT) Topics being covered include: · *History, literature, perspectives and the prevalence of online deception* · *Methods, techniques and approaches to researching digital deception* · *Fake news, misinformation and misleading reports on Facebook and Twitter (case studies are encouraged here)* · *Defamation and character assassination (case studies are encouraged here)* · *Phishing * · *Business falsehood, employment scam and commercial lies* · *Investment/financial scam and Ponzi scheme * · *Deceptive online dating, romance scam and fake marriage * · *Religious deception and political lies (case studies are encouraged here)* · *Deceptive contents by extremist and terrorist groups (other online platforms are inclusive here)* · *Deception detection and behavioral control methods.* · *Etc.* All proposals are to be submitted through the *eEditorial Discovery®TM online* submission Manager. Please click on this link to submit an abstract: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/3356. *Important Dates* *June 30, 2018:* Proposal Submission Deadline *July 15, 2018:* Notification of Acceptance *October 31, 2018:* Full Chapter Submission *Inquiries can be forwarded to the editors:* Innocent Chiluwa Covenant Univeristy, OTA, Nigeria innocent.chiluwa(a)covenantuniveristy.edu.ng or Sergei Samoilenko George Mason University, Virginia, USA ssamoyle(a)masonlive.gmu.edu -- *Professor of Language & Digital Communications* *Humboldt Fellow & Digital Expert* *Department of Languages & General Studies* *Covenant University, OTA, Nigeria* +234 8033536952; +234 8053240496

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call for papers
by DAL JIN 04 May '18

04 May '18

CALL FOR PAPERS Global Digital Technology and Culture Conference August 17-18, 2018 Seoul, South Korea ________________________________________ In order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Korean Association for Broadcasting and Telecommunication Studies (KABS) and to launch a new scholarly journal, KABS will hold a two-day conference with the general theme of “Global Digital Technology and Culture” in Seoul, South Korea, on August 17-18, 2018. The primary goal of the conference is to broadly discuss the changing digital technology environment and its cultural, social and/or psychological consequences from a global perspective. KABS will launch its international journal titled International Journal of Communication and Technology (tentatively with Routledge) in November 2018, and selected papers from the conference will be published in the inaugural issue of the newly launched journal. The new journal will focus on research on communication and technology with an international scope and diverse perspectives. It may cover any regions or countries, and all communication research topics related to the growing importance of technology will be considered for review, as long as they have international foci. Research papers relating to the general theme of Global Digital Technology and Culture, include but not limited to the following specific areas and topics: • Global communication and social change • Global media industries • Mass communication • Interpersonal communication • Intercultural communication • Journalism studies • Health communication • New media technologies • and Critical cultural studies Studies employing historical and comparative analysis focused on international perspectives as well as contemporary processes such as globalization are also welcome. Keynote speakers at the conference will be as follows: • Terry Flew (Queensland University of Technology, Australia: confirmed) • Marwan Kraidy (University of Pennsylvania, USA: to be confirmed) • Rich Ling (Nanyang Technological University of Singapore: confirmed) • Charles Berger (University of California at Davis, USA: to be confirmed) Paper submissions Those who are interested in presenting at the conference (and publishing in the Journal later) should submit an extended abstract (less than 3 pages) in the form of PDF or MS Word by May 25, 2018. Notification of accepted abstracts will be sent around the end of May. The authors of accepted abstracts should submit a completed paper by July 20, 2018. Completed papers are limited to 25 pages in length (Times New Roman, double-spaced excluding references, tables, and figures, with 12-font size and 1-inch margins). Completed papers will include a brief abstract (less than 200 words). Two anonymous reviewers will evaluate submitted abstracts with respect to quality of the extended abstract, including rigor of suggested theory and method, and significance of the expected findings. Three separate files are required for paper submission: (1) Title page, (2) Extended abstract, and (3) Manuscript (for accepted abstracts only). Title page: A separate title page is required. The title page should include the following information: • Paper title • 3 to 6 keywords • All author names, affiliations, and departments listed in the order • Corresponding author and contact information including e-mail address Extended abstract: For blind reviews of submissions, all author identification should be removed from the document except for the title page. The extended abstract should include the following: • A communication issue/topic and its importance • Theory(ies) to be employed • Suggested methods • Expected findings • Possible contributions to the field Manuscript: Only completed papers will be presented at the conference and considered for publication. At least one author of the accepted abstract/paper must present at the conference. You do not need to be a member of the KABS to submit an extended abstract (and full paper later) for presentation, and possibly publication. However, if your extended abstract is accepted for presentation, you will need to attend the conference to present your paper. For further information, you can send an email to Professor Young-Gil Chae (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea) at ijocat(a)kabs.or.kr. • Where to submit papers: ijocat(a)kabs.or.kr Deadlines • Deadline for Extended Abstracts: May 25, Friday, 2018 (midnight PST) • Deadline for Full Papers (accepted Abstracts only): July 20, Friday, 2018 (midnight PST) Location and Organizer • Conference location: The Korean Press Center, Seoul, South Korea • Organizer: The Korean Association for Broadcasting and Telecommunication Studies • Conference Chairs: Dal Yong Jin (Simon Fraser University, Canada) Namkee Park (Yonsei University, South Korea)

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Reminder: Join us at the 8th Brazil-US Colloquium on Communication Studies
by Emerald Editorial 04 May '18

04 May '18

*CALL FOR PARTICIPATION AND PAPERS* VIII Brazil-US Colloquium on Communication Studies *Inequality, Gender, and Communication in the Americas: History, Culture, and Society* Universidade da Região de Joinville, Santa Catarina Brazil September 3-4, 2018 *Overview* You are invited to submit your research to the eighth Brazil-U.S. Colloquium on Communication Studies to be held at the Universidade da Região de Joinville in Santa Catrina, Brazil September 3-4, 2018. Research is welcome on the theme *Inequality, Gender, and Communication in the Americas: History, Culture, and Society*, as well as other topics on media, culture, and/or communication studies in the Américas. Comparative work is welcome but not required. *Submissions (US)* Submissions are on a rolling basis, and decisions will be communicated to authors within two weeks of submission. The first twenty papers accepted will receive free registration. To submit your abstract, please send the following four items to: brazil.us.ccs(a)gmail.com by June 11, 2018. 1) An overview of your research (approximately 250-750 words) 2) A working title for your paper 3) 3-7 key words 4) A short bio or highlights from CV *Colloquium Format * The colloquium is conducted in Portuguese and English with informal translation offered. Both days of the conference take place in an expanded “round table” format to facilitate discussion and Q&A between scholars interested in media and communications in Brazil, the U.S., and the Americas. Participation is welcome from researchers, graduate students, and practitioners. Scholars presenting papers may also wish to take advantage of the concurrent Intercom Conference from the 2nd to 8th of September 2018. *Publication* Authors wishing to have their work published will need to submit a formal research paper by August 1st for potential inclusion in a special section of a volume to be published with *Emerald Studies in Media and Communications* edited by Heloisa Pait and Alma Garcia. *Coordination* USA: Laura Robinson (Santa Clara University) Brazil: Sonia Virgínia Moreira (Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora) *Academic* *Committee* BRAZIL: Sonia Virgínia Moreira (Universidade Federal de Juiz de For a), Maria José Baldessar (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Monica Martinez (Universidade de Sorocaba), Sergio Mattos (Universidade Federal do Recôncavo Baiano) USA: Laura Robinson (Santa Clara University), Alma M. García (Santa Clara University), Jeremy Schulz (University of California, Berkeley), John R. Baldwin (Illinois State University), Joe Straubhaar (University of Texas at Austin), & Samantha Joyce (St. Mary's College of California) *Communication Advisor* Aneka Khilnani, Santa Clara University Alumna *Chamada de Trabalhos* VIII Colóquio Brasil-Estados Unidos de Estudos da Comunicação *Desigualdades, Gêneros e Comunicação nas Américas: História, Cultura e Sociedade* Universidade da Região de Joinville, Santa Catarina,Brasil 3-4 de setembro de 2018 *Sobre o Colóquio* A proposta do Colóquio é reunir pesquisadores e especialistas do Brasil e dos Estados Unidos que investigam o campo da Comunicação a fim de debater tendências e temas contemporâneos nos âmbitos teórico, metodológico e de estudos comparados. O objetivo principal é fortalecer o diálogo entre estudiosos dos dois países com trocas intelectualmente instigantes – para isso estimulamos a participação de professores e estudantes de pós-graduação *stricto sensu* (mestres e doutorandos) de Comunicação. *Sobre o tema* O tema do VIII Colóquio pretende avançar em relação ao tema central do 41º Congresso Anual da Intercom – “Desigualdades, Gêneros e Comunicação” – com ênfase nos estudos históricos, sociais e culturais produzidos por pesquisadores dos dois países. *Submissões (Brasil)* Os participantes brasileiros interessados no Colóquio deverão se cadastrar no website do Congresso Nacional da Intercom em 2018 e seguir as orientações de submissão previstas no call for papers e o mesmo período de inscrição no sistema oficial do evento em http://www.portalintercom.org.br/. Isso inclui: - Resumo com 250 palavras e três palavras-chaves - Paper completo (limite de 6.000 palavras, fonte Times News Roman, 12) - Possuir pelo menos diploma de Mestrado - Indicação de vínculo institucional - Currículo resumido (limite de 100 palavras) *Formato do Colóquio* Os idiomas do colóquio são o português e o inglês com tradução informal oferecida. O colóquio se organiza no formato expandido de "mesa redonda" com a participação de 10 pesquisadores brasileiros e 10 pesquisadores dos Estados Unidos para facilitar a discussão entre estudiosos interessados em mídia e comunicação no Brasil, nos EUA e nas Américas. É bem-vinda a participação de pesquisadores, mestres e doutorando e profissionais. *Publicação* Os autores com papers selecionados para o Colóquio que desejarem ter o seu artigo publicado deverão submeter uma versão completa e revisada até 1º de agosto para possível inclusão em dossiê do volume *Mídia e Poder*, programado pela Emerald Studies in Media and Communications para 2019. *Coordenação* Brasil: Sonia Virgínia Moreira (Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora) EUA: Laura Robinson (Santa Clara University) *Comitê Acadêmico* BRAZIL: Sonia Virgínia Moreira (Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora), Maria José Baldessar (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Monica Martinez (Universidade de Sorocaba), Sergio Mattos (Universidade Federal do Recôncavo Baiano) USA: Laura Robinson (Santa Clara University); Alma M. García (Santa Clara University), Jeremy Schulz (University of California, Berkeley), John R. Baldwin (Illinois State University), Joe Straubhaar (University of Texas at Austin), & Samantha Joyce (St. Mary's College of California)

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new book: Television 2.0
by Rhiannon Bury 03 May '18

03 May '18

Dear AoIRists I am pleased to announce the publication (at long last) of my second book, Television 2.0: Viewer and Fan Engagement with Digital TV (Peter Lang, 2017). [Television 2.0: Viewer and Fan Engagement with Digital TV] For a description, table of contents and endorsements, please see the PL website: https://www.peterlang.com/view/product/78958 Dr. Rhiannon Bury Associate Professor of Women's and Gender Studies Athabasca University, Canada rbury(a)athabascau.ca<mailto:rbury@athabascau.ca> -- Rhiannon Bury, PhD Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Athabasca University 1 University Drive Athabasca, Alberta Canada T9S 3A3 1-866-376-9802 (toll free Canada and US) 780-433-6585 rbury(a)athabascau.ca<mailto:rbury@athabascau.ca> Twitter: @television2pt0 -- This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and or privileged information. Please contact us immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communications received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed. ---

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Readings on online persuasion
by Fox Hamilton, Nicola 03 May '18

03 May '18

Hello all, I am working on a module on online persuasion for an MSc module. It will cover the basics of persuasion and also look at some specific areas. The specific areas I want to cover are consumer persuasion, social engineering/hacking, online radicalisation, and political persuasion. I’m looking for some decent intro readings for those areas - bearing in mind that we won’t be able to cover it all in depth - it’s more of an overview that they can go further into themselves. If any of you have suggestions I’d be very grateful. If any of those are from underrepresented groups of researchers (BEM/women etc) that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance. Nicola ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicola Fox Hamilton, MSc Cyberpsychology Cyberpsychology researcher | www.nicolafoxhamilton.com/<http://www.nicolafoxhamilton.com/> Graphic Designer | www.commaworkspace.com/<http://www.commaworkspace.com/> Lecturer and Programme Co-Chair MSc in Cyberpsychology, IADT<http://www.iadt.ie/courses/cyberpsychology> PhD researcher University of Wolverhampton<https://www.wlv.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/psychology-research/s…> Phone: +353 (0)86 224 2416 | @foxnic<https://twitter.com/foxnic> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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2018 Review Process
by Kate Miltner 03 May '18

03 May '18

Hi all, I’m Kate, the AoIR Exec Grad Rep. This year, the AoIR Exec and conference committee implemented some changes to the review process based on feedback from last year. The conference committee spent a lot of time and energy moderating the results of the reviewing process and weeding out inappropriate reviews, but it has come to our attention that some still slipped through. In order to make further improvements in time for AoIR 2019, if you’ve had a review that was clearly inappropriate or uncollegial, please send that review to me at miltner at usc dot edu. Thanks! Kate

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