We've gone through some behind-the-scenes technological transitions here, and, as one side effect, I've encountered a bit of an email disaster: my entire inbox has been deleted. I can piece much of it back together from backups, but that will take time.

If you've sent me email in the last month or so, I haven't answered you and it's truly important, please send it again.

My apologies for the inconvenience. Thanks.

Alex

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