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"Further, the fact that all of this work took place on museum specimens underscores the importance of maintaining these collections for future study."

Besides sticking to a strict exercise schedule, living and working in space requires maintaining morale and mental health.

But maintaining the progress made by Lynn the previous season was made all the more difficult by the fact that UCLA’s defense had been depleted by the NFL draft.

The report it produced, as the commission noted, was essential for historical understanding, preventing the spread of misinformation, reforming national security and readiness, and maintaining public confidence in government.

Today's vote was seen as a landmark test of its ability to uphold rules that it claims are crucial in maintaining competitive balance and fairness, by ensuring commercial deals that clubs agree with companies linked to their owners represent fair market value and are not artificially inflated.