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	<title>Ọgọ Ogbata &#187; Inspired Sense</title>
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		<title>Kick Start 2012 with Inspiration and Support from Like Minded Professionals!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you at the cusp of a career change? Already starting, running or growing your own business? Are you passionate about what you do and in need of inspiration? Then you'll be pleased to know that we have quite a lot planned to help you get the results you desire and deserve. Kick start 2012 with inspiration and support from like minded professionals! ]]></description>
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		<title>Inspiring &#8216;Quick Quotes&#8217;! &#8211; Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Inspired Sense]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy these inspiring ‘Quick Quotes’ from candid writers and thinkers around the globe. Warning. They don’t take any prisoners! ]]></description>
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		<title>Inspiring &#8216;Quick Quotes&#8217;!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy these inspiring 'Quick Quotes' from candid writers and thinkers around the globe. Warning. They don't pull any punches! ]]></description>
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		<title>The 3 Keys To Action!</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/the-3-keys-to-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/the-3-keys-to-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 10:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Sense]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you 'stuck'? Frozen with fear or paralysed by procrastination? Then discover 'The 3 Keys' to taking positive action right now, in this short and sharp post! ]]></description>
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		<title>Entrepreneurs Who Risked Everything&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/entrepreneurs-who-risked-everything-for-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/entrepreneurs-who-risked-everything-for-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Sense]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[These entrepreneurs were once disadvantaged, discouraged and defeated yet risked everything to achieve success. Watch this inspiring video to find out how they turned things around. ]]></description>
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		<title>Fashion Model, Noella Coursaris, Makes A Major Role Model in The DRC</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/fashion-model-noella-coursaris-makes-a-major-role-model-in-the-drc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/fashion-model-noella-coursaris-makes-a-major-role-model-in-the-drc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fashion Model Noella Coursaris Makes A Difference in The DRC - Hear her intriguing story and be inspired by the great work she is doing in the Congo. ]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;A Dream is Worth Fighting For!&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/a-dream-is-worth-fighting-for/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/a-dream-is-worth-fighting-for/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Literary Writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Features!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African Literary Fiction]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[author interview]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novelist and Speaker, Ogo Ogbata, talks about her journey through life and across the borders after being asked, by the BBC World Service, to speak about various aspects of Nigeria's history, politics, economic progress and future prospects at a seminar in Bush House, London. Don't miss this hugely inspiring article! ]]></description>
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		<title>Influential Women from Nigeria, Britain and Beyond Hug the Spotlight as Touch of Inspiration Hits The Capital.</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/inspiring-women-in-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/inspiring-women-in-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements!]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ogoogbata.com/?p=2943</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<script type="text/javascript">embaPub="d07e70efcfab08731a97e7b91be644de";</script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://widget.embedarticle.com/javascripts/embed_cp.js"></script>‘Inspiring Women in Business!’ &#8211; an exciting evening of inspiration, creative strategies for professional success and opportunities for business networking will be coming to London in November inspired by the acclaimed debut novel ‘Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman’ written by Ogo Ogbata. This unique event which commemorates the creativity and courage of women from Nigeria, Britain and other parts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Art, Attitude and The African Woman&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/art-attitude-and-the-african-woman/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/art-attitude-and-the-african-woman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cultural Affairs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Michelle Obama]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 1st 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence from British rule and the entire month of October has been dedicated to the celebration of Black History. It is fitting to reflect on the enormous contributions that people of African origin have made to the world of art. However, it appears that communities of African origin are yet to harness art as a tool for inspiring excellence... read on to find out why the author thinks so!]]></description>
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		<title>African Women in Business need More Visible Role Models</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/african-women-in-business-need-more-role-models/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/african-women-in-business-need-more-role-models/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Young African women have very few 'visible' role models, says Nigerian author and entrepreneur, Ogo Ogbata, who is planning a number of initiatives that will enable more African born women to be recognised as thought leaders and people of influence in the 21st Century. Find out more! ]]></description>
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		<title>Unleashing Your Power Over Fear &#8211; Myles W. Miller</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/unleashing-your-power-over-fear-myles-w-miller/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/unleashing-your-power-over-fear-myles-w-miller/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[5 Steps to Unleashing Your Power Over Fear

Become "ignorant" to fear
Don't let fear have time to think
Always speak faith and belief
Create and maintain a positive outlook of yourself
Continue to execute the thing(s) that you fear until fear disappears...

Read this article in full to find out how!]]></description>
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		<title>How to Say It Quickly and Still Make Your Point &#8211; Anne B. Freedman</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/how-to-say-it-quickly-and-still-make-your-point-anne-b-freedman/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/how-to-say-it-quickly-and-still-make-your-point-anne-b-freedman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the fast-paced agenda in most business meetings today, and the attention-reducing influence of text messaging and the Internet, being able to get your ideas or recommendations across quickly is a skill set that will set you apart. When you can say the right words at the right moment – you’re on your way to success. Read this article to find out how...]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Inspiration for Change!&#8217; in the City of London!</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/inspiration-for-change-city-of-london-event/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/inspiration-for-change-city-of-london-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[50 years after independence from European colonialists, Nigeria and indeed much of Africa remains plagued by a myriad of socio-economic problems. The millions of Africans who have migrated to western countries seeking greener pastures also find that life overseas offers very complex challenges and that tremendous ability is required both to compete and to contribute. Read the full article to find out how 'Inspiration for Change!' in the City of London can change this!]]></description>
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		<title>How To Travel First Class &#8211; The Money Tree</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/how-to-travel-first-class-the-money-tree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/how-to-travel-first-class-the-money-tree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Next time you're on a train travelling economy class, take a look at the people around you. These are the ‘ordinary’ but broke and powerless people. They have (say) a couple of hours on that train. What are they doing? Well just watch, listen and learn. Two hours is enough to come up with a super winning idea; or plan how to double your salary; or work out where you really want to live or what you really want to achieve. Instead, what are they doing? Read the full article to find out more...]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;It Takes Courage and Faith!&#8221; &#8211; Bernadette Doyle</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/courage-and-faith-in-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s no denying that change is uncomfortable, but if you want to accomplish your goals, you’re going to have to step up, move forward and make changes as you go along. Read this inspiring article to find out how!]]></description>
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		<title>Africa &#8211; The Politics of CHANGE (plus BBC Network Africa Breakfast Show)</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/africa-the-politics-of-change/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/africa-the-politics-of-change/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find out how Africans are rewriting the history of their continent and listen to Ọgọ Ogbata discuss her inspiring debut novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman, on the BBC World Service's Premier Breakfast Show - ‘Network Africa’!]]></description>
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		<title>Leadership Lessons from a Lunatic?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Effective leadership is crucial in personal, business, community and organisational development. Find out the single most important thing that can make or break any form of leadership in this very interesting video!]]></description>
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		<title>The Obamas Speak on International Women&#8217;s Day, Women&#8217;s History Month!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and President Obama speak on International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Discover what the US government is doing to empower women and curb domestic violence in this inspiring video.]]></description>
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		<title>African Entrepreneurs: Business Unusual!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigerian entrepreneur, Adenike Ogunlesi, founder of Ruff N' Tumble Clothing, shares her challenges and triumphs in this very inspiring video. Have a quick look!]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Life Lessons From A Killer Earthquake!</title>
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		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/haiti-life-lessons-from-a-killer-earthquake/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On January 12, 2010, a 7 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, wrecking havoc on its presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings. At least 150,000 people were killed and a large number rendered destitute. These are the life lessons I have drawn from this event.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Your Most Important Investment Is You!&#8221; &#8211; Bernadette Doyle</title>
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		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/your-most-important-investment-is-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard the saying that games are won and lost in the dressing room? Any sports coach can tell you, it doesn’t always boil down to the performance on the field; it’s about that critical time in the dressing room before the game or even during the opening plays. Well, we’re in the dressing room now... Are you ready, or have you set yourself up for a loss? ]]></description>
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		<title>Seth&#8217;s Surefire Success Secret?</title>
		<link>http://www.ogoogbata.com/seths-surefire-success-secret/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seth Godin is certainly a professional who combines his creativity with business sense. Watch this interesting video to discover how he's created 10 best-selling books on a shoestring marketing budget.]]></description>
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		<title>International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.</title>
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		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today marks the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism. So I figured I'd do my bit. Find out how...]]></description>
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		<title>A Question of Attitude&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like to remind myself of the following on a regular basis:

    * Whatever it is that you need to do, do now.
    * Whoever it is that you need to be, become.
    * Whatever needs to be changed, change quickly...]]></description>
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		<title>Media Interview at Book Debut!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listen to Ọgọ Ogbata's first media interview following the publication of her inspiring debut novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman on BBC Radio Northampton! ]]></description>
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		<title>Book Giveaway Celebrates Defiant Women!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who are the defiant women we have left out? What women have you known to defy the odds - economically, emotionally and socially? What struggles have you overcome in your own life? Gentlemen, please don't be left out! ]]></description>
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		<title>Confidence Building and Living Authentically!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself under pressure to become less than you are in order not to make the people around you uncomfortable? Where does one draw the line between humbly holding back (so that confidence and gifting do not alienate others) and retarding the very qualities that make one outstanding? ]]></description>
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		<title>Defying All The Odds: Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman</title>
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		<comments>http://www.ogoogbata.com/defying-all-the-odds-egg-larva-pupa-woman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is an intimate portrait of a woman who defies all odds economically, emotionally and socially... a woman who is sculpted, by the unpleasant circumstances of life, into a breathing work of art. What are the odds in your own life? What die-hard battles have you fought? What issues are you grappling with - still?  ]]></description>
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		<title>Pursue Your Purpose!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeking purpose? Your personality traits determine where you fit in the grand scheme of things. Read on to find out how!]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Do You Know Your Purpose?&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our lives are filled with clues as to where our purpose lies and by following these clues we can find the path to fulfillment - both at work and in everyday life. Discover the clues to your purpose in this insightful article! ]]></description>
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