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It’s the best day of the year Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s Day with a special someone or having a night in with friends, here are our tips for having a safe and fun Valentine’s Day. See pages 5 and 6 >>

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Valentine’s Day: Out with old, in with new

Libby Dayhuff

Staff Writer Valentine’s Day can mean different things to different people, but the holiday itself continues to change.

Some people consider Valentine’s Day to be outdated. They claim the holiday sends the message that people must be in a relationship and spend a lot of money on gifts and celebrations.

For others, Valentine’s Day is being updated to encompass a diverse range of relationships. Regardless of relationship status, sexual orientation, race or gender, many people still care about Valentine’s Day and make it into their own unique day.

In regards to the LGBTQ+ community, many members are breaking the image that Valentine’s Day is just for heterosexual couples. At least 10 million American adults identify as LGBTQ+ and 7.3 percent of millennials identify as LGBTQ+, according to a 2016 Gallup poll.

“It’s just a fun day to put extra emphasis on something you do every day … The only thing that’s outdated about (Valentine’s Day) is heteronormativity because if you go out on a date with another lady on Valentine’s Day, people think it’s just two single ladies,” MyKaela Tackett, sophomore in biological

other.”

The older generations are more traditional, but we really just want a day to celebrate why we like each

sciences, said.

Another V-Day stereotype is that the holiday is only for people in relationships. Yet, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 50.2 percent of Americans were unmarried in 2014. People are breaking this cliché by celebrating with friends and family in addition to significant others.

“I think it’s a cute way to celebrate your relationship or friendship with somebody,” Sydnie Toler, a sophomore in pre-professional programs, said.

She plans to spend Valentine’s Day with her sister.

Not everyone takes their significant other out on a fancy date on Valentine’s Day. While this is how older generations might have celebrated the day, younger generations are beginning to find different ways to celebrate the day due to increasing financial hardships and less emphasis placed on the importance

Caroline Begley, freshman of the holiday. However, consumers are still expected to spend an average of $136.57 on Valentine’s day this year.

“I definitely think older generations care more about (Valentine’s Day). But I think younger generations like us are thinking about it differently,” Caroline Begley, an exploratory freshman, said. “The older generations are more traditional, but we really just want a day to celebrate why we like each other.”

While many elements of a traditional Valentine’s Day may be outdated, a special day to show love between couples is appreciated by many who still care about the holiday.

“It’s an opportunity to remind people, whether friends, significant others or family, that you love them. I don’t think telling people you care about them could ever go out of style,” Shelby DeLille, sophomore in social work, said.

UT alum creates scholarship for low-income students Kaylie Hofer

Staff Writer UT alum Adrian Altshuler has pledged to help UT students by creating new scholarships for students in the Tennessee Pledge program.

The Tennessee Pledge program helps students from lower-income families go to college. Pledge students receive assistance to pay for tuition, fees and living expenses.

Students must meet need-based criteria in order to receive scholarships — such as the Altshuler Funds Scholarship — which are offered to those students.

“Students must come from a family household income of $40,000 or less.

Students must have graduated from a Tennessee high school. It is a four-year award pending the recipient still meets these requirements and is in good academic standing,” Interim Vice Chancellor of Development and Alumni Affairs Chip Bryant said.

Altshuler has established two scholarships, each worth $3,000 per year, for eli-

gible UT students who are in the Tennessee Pledge program. His decision to create these scholarships stemmed not only from his law firm but also from his own experiences.

“I grew up in rural Anderson County. I had many friends that were smart and could have gone on to college, but were unable to afford it,” Altshuler said. “After attending UTK undergraduate school and then moving onto law school many years ago, I recognized the tremendous expense of education. That expense has only increased — causing many to go into substantial debt or unable to go to college at all. Thus my reason to try and assist.”

Altshuler graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1981 and is a practicing attorney in Franklin, Tennessee. Through his law firm, Altshuler has helped many students in his area meet their goals.

“I have sponsored college scholarships for graduates from Battle Ground Academy in Franklin as well as through my law practice,” Altshuler said. “The hope has always been for the gift to ease the burden of a student and/or to motivate them with the assistance to take the chance.

“And, one day they may in turn will help one or two others, if they become able to do so.”

While Altshuler has been donating to the university for many years, he felt the scholarship would have the most impact as part of the Tennessee Pledge. With the cost of college increasing each year, students who come from lower-income families are finding it harder to go school. The in-state tuition at UT is $12,724, not including room and board or transportation. That amount is difficult to afford for lowerincome families, which rely on programs like the Tennessee Pledge program.

“I decided to do the Tennessee Pledge in order to individualize the gift and let the recipient know there are people who care about them, and more importantly, for them to know they are Volunteer family,” Altshuler said.

“The gift will help the student in offsetting his or her expense for college. It will allow them to worry about school studies and enjoy the experience of college rather than trying to figure out how they will pay for school and living.”

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Todd Helton adjusts to new role Vols forced to bounce back Damichael Cole Contributor

In September of 2013, Todd Helton announced that he would retire and end his 17-year Major League career.

Now, just four years later, Helton has returned to baseball.

On Jan. 27, 2017, it was announced that Todd Helton would be returning to the baseball program at Tennessee as director of player development, a move that generated buzz around the program.

“It’s an honor to have one of Tennessee’s best players coming back to be with our program,” head coach Dave Serrano said.

Helton played all 17 years of his Major League career with the Colorado Rockies, and if you asked people who knew him well, they would tell you that his competitive nature is what made him such a great player and person to be around.

Helton’s competitive nature led him to a decorated and memorable career in college.

At Tennessee, as a consensus Freshman AllAmerican, First-Team All-American as a sophomore and the National Collegiate Player of the Year in his junior season, Helton’s career was nothing short of extraordinary.

Helton dominated college pitching while playing at Tennessee, hitting .407 with 20 home runs to go along with 92 RBIs as a junior.

If he wasn’t punishing pitchers in the batters box, he was fanning opposing batters himself.

Helton holds the SEC’s record for most scoreless innings pitched, with a staggering 47.2 in his sophomore season.

Along with his individual success, Helton also was a part of some of the Vols most successful baseball teams. In his three seasons, he helped the team achieve three consecutive regional appearances and a third place finish in the 1995 College World Series.

Helton would go on to be drafted eighth overall in the first round of the 1995 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Colorado Rockies. With the

Rockies being a relatively new franchise at the time Helton was drafted, the team needed a player to breathe life into the organization.

And they got that with Helton.

After ripping through the minors in 1996, Helton reached the Major League in 1997.

After the Atlanta Braves traded for Rockies’ first baseman, Andres Galarraga, Helton was named Colorado’s starting first baseman in 1998 and was named the team representative later that year.

He played 17 seasons with the Rockies and was a five-time All-Star, a four-time Silver Slugger and a three-time Golden Glove winner. At the time of his retirement, Helton also held the Rockies records for walks, runs, hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, games played and extra-base hits.

Helton is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest Vols and Rockies of all time. However, he is still trying to get the hang of the biggest challenges of his career: retirement.

“To be honest with you, retirement is hard,” Helton said. “Not really having anything to do is not easy — you want to have a focus in life.”

While this year’s baseball team is not in the same position as that of the Vols during Helton’s run, he does see some similarities with the current team.

“We had a good group of guys — we had good pitching” Helton said. “What I’ve seen out of these guys is they have got some good arms.”

Helton’s role with this team is limited in some ways, as he cannot physically help the players. Helton’s role is to help maintain alumni relations, assist with on-campus recruiting and help current players make informed decisions about pursuing professional baseball careers.

“This is a way for me to help some of the young guys not only get better, but hopefully go to the next level,” Helton said. “So much of the game is mental, and I hope to help them out in that part of the game.

“The game of baseball is learning to deal with that (failing) and coming back strong the next day.”

yet again against Kentucky Rob Harvey

Asst. Sports Editor On Saturday, the Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped a tough loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, leaving a big dent in the Vols’ chances to make the NCAA tournament.

Luckily for the Vols, they’re accustomed to coming back after tough losses.

The Vols aim to bounce back from a loss for the seventh time this season when they take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night.

Tennessee will need to rely on their shortterm memories in order to get over the loss to Georgia like they did against Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and, most recently, Ole Miss.

For head coach Rick Barnes, he hopes his team has understood what to do to bounce back after losses.

“I like to think that they have learned when you win you can enjoy it for a little bit, then get ready for the next one. And when you lose, it is a whole different taste and feeling, but you better have some perseverance,” Barnes said.

The Vols certainly won’t have it easy as they travel to Lexington, Kentucky, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, to take on No. 13 Kentucky.

The Vols got the best of the Wildcats in Knoxville earlier in the season when they upset them 82-80. In that game, Kentucky freshman Malik Monk scored 25 points; yet, he shot just 7-19 from the field and 3-13 from the free throw line. For the Vols in that game, Hubbs was the main force as he scored 25 points of his own, including some

key shots down the stretch.

For the Vols, that win provided a lot of momentum.

“We played hard for 40 minutes, and I think that’s the first time that we’ve actually played hard for 40 minutes, and playing as a team,” Lew Evans, after the Vols win over Kentucky, said.

The Wildcats will most likely be looking to feed the paint more this Tuesday than they did in the first game. Freshman forward Bam Adebayo scored with ease down low when given the ball. However, the ball was not given to him as frequently as Kentucky head coach John Calipari would have liked.

For the Vols, they will be in the right mindset to play a touchy Wildcat team.

“Our mindset is really important,” Barnes said. “How we are able to get on to the next one. Win or lose, you’ve got to let it go now.

You’ve got to move on to the next one … Our players know what we have to do to compete at the level we need to at Lexington.”

Kentucky is led by a trio of freshmen consisting of Monk, Adebayo and De’Aaron Fox. The trio averages over 50 points per game and are most likely to be first round draft picks. Sophomore Isaiah Briscoe has also been a force for the Wildcats this season, yet has struggled against the Vols.

The Vols have not had a lot of success in Rupp Arena — Kentucky is 89-16 against the Vols there, having won the last eight meetings there. The last win for the Vols came in 2006 when former Vol star Chris Lofton scored 31 points as the Vols took down Kentucky 75-67. The Vols have won just four games at Rupp in the last 50 years.

The Vols will tipoff against the Wildcats at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

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ARTS&CULTURE

Green Day cover band captures essence of the original, connects with crowd Caroline Jordan Contributor

This weekend at the Open Chord on Kingston Pike, two local cover bands took Knoxvillians back to 1994.

The Green Day Xperience and their opener, Covalence, performed Saturday night, Feb. 11, for a large, diverse audience in a family-friendly, emo-rock nirvana.

In their first gig ever, Covalence showed the potential to become a hometown favorite, playing a variety of genres including rock, grunge, metal and folk. The band’s young violinist Gregory Croisdale ended the performance by shredding his instrument before the audience. The crowd reached for the fallen, broken strings, all hoping to take home a souvenir from the band’s first performance.

When the Green Day Xperience finally emerged from backstage, their sem-

blance to the praised punk ‘90s band was remarkable. Capturing the classic guitar, drums and vocals of the original group, the Green Day Xperience made it easy for audience members to forget they were just a cover band.

More touching than both band’s tribute to old, alternative tunes was their connection with the young audience.

Although most in attendance likely weren’t listening to Green Day in their prime, that didn’t stop them from belting along to classics like “Holiday” and “Wake Me When September Ends.”

At one point near the end of the show, the Green Day Xperience pulled a middle-aged audience member on stage and handed him the mic. The man knew every word, and it won him cheers and praise from the packed room.

All in all, the night was a success for both bands and the Open Chord.

Covalence and the Green Day Xperience are on the rise in the local music scene, and I would highly recommend catching their next show.

Local punk rock cover band, the Green Day Xperience, performed at the Open Chord on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

All photos by Mary Hallie Sterling • The Daily Beacon

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For those who fancy a night out: For those with a strict budget: Valentine’s Day date night ideas Valentine’s Day date night ideas Allie Clouse

Staff Writer

Jenna Butz

Arts & Culture Editor

Channel the Flannel: Partners Bouldering Competition Tuesday night, Onsight Rock Gym invites you to grab a friend or significant other, dress in your favorite flannel and compete in this bouldering competition designed for two.

Prizes will be given out for pairs with the highest scores and best flannels. Captain Muchacho’s Food Truck will be on-site to fuel up as well.

Register online at onsightrockgym.com/events (http:// www.onsightrockgym.com/events).The event is free for gym members and $10 for non-members.

Valentine’s Day Sushi Making Class Want to get your hands dirty? Sushi Academy is hosting a sushi making class at the Turkey Creek Shopping Center. In the class, participants will learn how to make sushi rice, how to roll sushi and about Japanese food and culture. Those of age are welcome to bring their own wine to enjoy with their sushi.

For pricing and reservations, email sushiacadmytn@ yahoo.com

Still looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The Daily Beacon gathered the top events to hit up, making your date plans a little easier.

Hearts Will Melt at The Melting Pot Is the only option to go big or go home? This Tuesday dinner includes a five-course gourmet fondue dinner, soft beverages, any of the Melting Pot’s cooking styles, a single stem rose and their famous garlic & wine seasoning as a gift per couple.The price is $67 per person.

Or would you rather go bigger? The Melting Pot also offers their VIP packages, which includes a half-dozen roses with a customized greeting card, $25 bar credit per couple and rose petals sprinkled on the table in addition to the Valentine’s dinner listed above.They also include guaranteed seating at their most romantic tables. $115 per person or $230 per couple.

Reservations can be made by calling 865-971-5400 (tel:8659715400).

Switchfoot with Relient K at the Mill and Mine Switchfoot is on tour promoting their 10th studio album, “Where the Light Shines Through,” and their tour just happens to stop in town on Valentine’s Day.Take Tuesday night to relive those middle school glory days (but with better hair).

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at themillandmine. com.

Libby Dayhuff

Staff Writer

For those dating in college, it can be tricky to take your partner on a nice date. Restaurants are expensive and can be tough to get to if you don’t have a car, but you can only make an evening of eating at Fresh Food or PCB so many times.

Luckily though, there are plenty of ways to treat your partner to a romantic, fun and creative date without having to spend too much money.

Movie Night: Make an evening of Netflix, the college student’s favorite pastime. A bag of popcorn, some warm blankets and a movie from HBO Go, which UT offers for free, or the UT free movie library can make a night in special, fun and not too expensive.

Picnic: As the weather warms up, spreading out a blanket in the grass on the Hill or under a tree in the HSS Amphitheater can make a normal meal extraordinary. Take over the dorm kitchen for a while and surprise your partner with dinner, whether it’s some PB & J’s or a full-blown feast. Even

plain food can be delicious when it’s eaten al fresco.

Museum Date: McClung Museum is an underappreciated gem of campus.

Walk up to Circle Park and visit the museum. It’s a calm, quiet place, and you’d be surprised how romantic all those dinosaur bones and sarcophagi can be. Best of all, admission to the museum is free, so unless one of you falls in love with something special from the gift shop, this is one date that won’t cost you a cent.

Baking: Sometimes, all you need to have a nice date is a carton of eggs, some vegetable oil and a box of brownie mix to make a date. Baking cookies or cupcakes gives you and your partner a fun activity to do together, a snack to eat later and your whole hall will be grateful for the smells of baking food.

Remember: having a fun Valentine’s Day does not have to require spending a ton of money.

Knoxvillians prepare to celebrate friendship this Valentine’s Day Courtney Whited Copy Editor

While Valentine’s Day is a holiday that has traditionally been reserved for those belonging to the “madly-in-love” category, recent years have shown that the day can be used to celebrate multiple types of relationships, including platonic love.

That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in.

“Valentine’s Day can be a lonely time for people who don’t have significant others, have significant others who are out of town or even whose significant other is on call,” Emily Kennedy, the general manager of Backroads Market & Designs, said. “But to recognize that you are appreciated, you are valued and there are people who want to spend time with you to celebrate you and your womanhood (is important).”

Giving women a place to gather and appreciate one another is the main goal behind the upcoming Galentine’s Day event hosted by

Backroads Market & Designs, which will be held from 5 p.m.—7 p.m. on Feb. 14.

“Everyone gets 10 percent off because we think that they’re a 10,” Kennedy said.

Other companies around Knoxville are following suit.

The Central Collective, a mixed-use space on N. Central Street, will be hosting multiple events in February that provide groups of friends with the opportunity to go out, have a good time and celebrate their friendship, including a “Heart of Yoga” class each Monday and a “love potions” cocktail class.

“We try to not do couple’s events, certainly a lot of things we do would be fun to come with your significant other, but we want to be open to all groups and people, single or with friends,” Dale Mackey, co-owner of The Central Collective, said. “We have some couples; we have some people come by themselves, and we had groups of girls come in and really love it.”

Even events that were not marketed as Galentine’s Day events have been seeing groups of women buy tickets and reserve spots for large parties of friends, all wanting to celebrate together.

The Winery at Seven Springs Farm is one of three stops on “The Great Valentrail,” a wine and chocolate pairing event held the weekend before Valentine’s Day on Feb. 10-12, and Nikki Riddle, who owns the winery, said that she had one woman call to reserve 11 places for her and her friends.

“It’s always fun to go out with your girlfriends,” Alice Belt from Spout Springs Estates, another stop in the event, said. “It puts a smile on your face.”

There are also options for women who want to be more active.

Barre Belle Yoga & Fitness on S. Gay Street is hosting a hip-hop HIIT event using the song “All the Single Ladies” by Beyoncé.

“This is an opportunity for single women, or even those involved in relationships, to forget all the negative pressure associated with love and commitment, especially during the month of love,” Mary Walker, who works at Barre Belle Yoga & Fitness, said. “This no pressure sweat session is the perfect outlet: no makeup, no heels, no roses, no fancy dinner — just sweat and sore muscles.

“This is the time to celebrate yourself, your

independence, and there’s no better way to do that than by doing something 100 percent for yourself.”

Bethany Hatch is one of the women who will be opting to make Valentine’s Day a time to celebrate the love she has for her friends.

For her first Galentine’s Day celebration, Hatch plans to go with her friends to dinner and a wine café, all of which is a surprise for the friends she has coming into town for the event.

“It is something I am looking to turning into a new tradition,” Hatch said. “Galentine’s is a way to show the ladies in your life how much you care, to celebrate independence and the things that are so special about female friendships.”

Galentine’s Day has become a holiday in its own right, quickly gaining popularity as websites make Galentine’s gift guides and public and private events are planned, whether they be on Valentine’s Day or the weekend before.

In the episode of “Parks and Recreation” that helped put Galentine’s Day on the map, Leslie Knope sums it up: “What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year.”

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Last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, date ideas Allie Clouse

Staff Writer It’s Feb. 14, and you have nothing. Your significant other can’t believe you forgot this celebration of love, and you’re scrambling to make this holiday work. No worries though. The Daily Beacon created you the master list of gift and date ideas for every personality.

Thank us later.

For the cheesy: Anything with puns, and the goofier the better. Make a handmade card and include some candy puns (ex. “Gimme some sugar�).

For the (even more) forgetful: We get it, Valentine’s is on a Tuesday. You probably have an exam or paper to worry about, but your significant other probably isn’t going forget.

You’ve already waited too late for good dinner reservations, but don’t worry, you still have time to throw something together. Skip the POD Market and befriend other retailers like Amazon Prime and Walmart. Maybe buy them their favorite snack foods and plan to watch their favorite movie. Fake it ‘til you make it (at least through Valentine’s Day).

For the hopeless romantic: Of course you already have plans for Valentine’s Day. Confirm your reservation at that restaurant (I highly suggest Savelli’s), buy fresh flowers and don’t forget the chocolates. Bonus points for any other surprises throughout the day.

For the DIY-er: If you’re feeling creative, try making something by hand. For instance, grab some construction paper, a frame and your favorite photo with your significant other and make a cute picture frame for their desk. If you’re really crafty you could also make something practical that your S.O. could use (just be sure

to include a special touch).

For the secret admirer: We’re in college, and it’s time to finally face your fears and just talk to them.

Va l e n t i n e ’s Day might seem like the worst time, but studies actually show people are more generous whenever it comes to looking for love around Valentine’s Day. So, just ask what they’re doing this weekend or hint at hanging out soon. Just be sure you two are on the same page.

For the college student: So you’re ballin’ on a budget. That’s okay — there are still many options. Do a favor for your S.O. Anything that makes their day a little easier will definitely be appreciated. Another way to save money is to get outside. With an oddly warm February, a hike at Ijams or a sunset picnic at the Bluffs is the perfect, affordable date idea. Also, shops — such as the ones in Market Square — offer some great gifts (visit Rala, Urban Outfitters and Earthbound).

For the non-committed: If you want to take things to the next level, suggest a casual, easy date. Think of what your potential significant other likes to do and go from there. A few beginner dates include seeing a movie, having a night-in or getting dessert (Coolato Gelato is always a good idea).

For the friend-zoned: Get out of the friend zone this year by establishing how you feel.

The best way to get out of the rut is just to put yourself out there. Start with a conversation and cross your fingers.

For the single: Three words, friend: Treat.

Yo. Self. The first step to loving someone else is to love yourself, right? Spend the night at home making face masks and watching chick flicks or invite other single friends over and throw a Galentine’s party. However you spend your Valentine’s Day, remember to enjoy it. Just because you are single, it doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. More ice cream for you, anyway.

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STR8TS No. 853

Easy

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SUDOKU

5 1 9 6

Tough

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The solutions will be published here in the next issue.

Previous solution - Medium

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ACROSS 1 *One side of a 23-Across piece 6 *Leeway 11 Tolkienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treebeard, e.g.

14 Switch from plastic to paper, say 15 Hedren of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Birdsâ&#x20AC;?

16 Actress Vardalos 17 Aggregate 18 Buildings in a Washington, D.C., â&#x20AC;&#x153;rowâ&#x20AC;?

20 Widespread 21 Julio is part of it 22 *Formation of poker chips 23 Disc-flipping board game hinted at by a word ladder formed by the answers to the nine starred clues 25 Slaps with a court fine 27 Where â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hamletâ&#x20AC;? opens 29 *Celery unit 33 Largest U.S. univ. system

37 Baltic capital 38 *Hackneyed 40 Not just bite and swallow 41 Haphazard 43 *Sedimentary rock 44 Dollar bill, e.g.

47 Moves heavenward 50 Another name for 23-Across 55 *Pinocchio swallower 56 Part of L.G.B.T. 57 The Panthers of the A.C.C. 58 Twosome in a Shakespeare title 61 Nut jobs 62 Fair-hiring letters 63 Mimicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability 64 Creator of a logical â&#x20AC;&#x153;razorâ&#x20AC;?

65 Coastal raptor 66 *â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ England Sleptâ&#x20AC;? (1938 Churchill book) 67 *Other side of a 23-Across piece DOWN 1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations!â&#x20AC;?

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45 Grand Marnier flavor 46 Josephine who wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Daughter of Timeâ&#x20AC;?

47 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shucks!â&#x20AC;?

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60 The year 1002 61 Setting for simmering

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