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Roger Bacon, Opus Majus.
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Checking It Twice
By this time in the season you’ve probably heard one or another rendition of the familiar Christmas carol about Santa’s annual performance measurement regimen. Mr. Claus and team work hard to make sure the results of the North Pole poll … Continue reading
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