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In situ growth of well-aligned Ni-MOF nanosheets on nickel foam for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of typical volatile organic compounds

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9462-9470
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01027H, Paper
Xin Ding, Hongli Liu, Jiangyao Chen, Meicheng Wen, Guiying Li, Taicheng An, Huijun Zhao
Well-aligned Ni-MOF nanosheet arrays vertically grown on nickel foam were synthesized via a facile in situ solvothermal strategy, which exhibited remarkably improved photocatalytic activities to typical VOCs under visible light irradiation.
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Trace metals dramatically boost oxygen electrocatalysis of N-doped coal-derived carbon for zinc–air batteries

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9628-9639
DOI: 10.1039/C9NR10800A, Paper
Huimin Liu, Xinning Huang, Zhenjie Lu, Tao Wang, Yaming Zhu, Junxia Cheng, Yue Wang, Dongling Wu, Zhenyu Sun, Alex W. Robertson, Xingxing Chen
The commercialization of metal–air batteries requires efficient, low-cost, and stable bifunctional electrocatalysts for reversible electrocatalysis of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
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Point defect induced intervalley scattering for the enhancement of interlayer electron transport in bilayer MoS2 homojunctions

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9859-9865
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01339K, Paper
Yang Ou, Zhuo Kang, Qingliang Liao, Shihan Gao, Zheng Zhang, Yue Zhang
The interlayer transport of MoS2 homojunctions can be enhanced by point defect induced K–Q intervalley scattering.
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Effective atherosclerotic plaque inflammation inhibition with targeted drug delivery by hyaluronan conjugated atorvastatin nanoparticles

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9541-9556
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00308E, Paper
Seyedmehdi Hossaini Nasr, Zahra Rashidijahanabad, Sherif Ramadan, Nate Kauffman, Narayanan Parameswaran, Kurt R. Zinn, Chunqi Qian, Ripla Arora, Dalen Agnew, Xuefei Huang
Atherosclerosis is associated with inflammation in the arteries. Hyaluronan atorvastatin nanoparticle conjugate could target CD44 overexpressed in atherosclerotic plaques and significantly reduce plaque associated inflammation.
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Flexible pressure sensors with a highly pressure- and strain-sensitive layer based on nitroxyl radical-grafted hollow carbon spheres

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9375-9384
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01192D, Communication
Jie Chu, Jueping Cai
The flexible sensor based on free radical-modified hollow carbon spheres is highly sensitive to both compression and tension.
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Nanosphere-shaped ammonio methacrylate copolymers: converting a pharmaceutical inactive ingredient to efficient therapeutics for experimental colitis

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9590-9602
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00465K, Paper
Brice Moulari, Maryam A. Shetab Boushehri, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Thilo Faber, Arnaud Béduneau, Laurent Lagrost, Yann Pellequer, Alf Lamprecht
Even in the absence of any drug load, nanosphere-shaped ammonio methacrylate copolymers can mitigate murine experimental colitis.
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High charge carrier mobility in solution processed one-dimensional lead halide perovskite single crystals and their application as photodetectors

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9688-9695
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01495H, Paper
Tianjun Liu, Weidong Tang, Sally Luong, Oliver Fenwick
Large space-charge limited mobility and a fast optical response is reported in low dimensional halide perovskite crystals. A transition between hopping transport and band-like transport is observed at 200 K.
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2D molybdenum disulphide nanosheets incorporated with single heteroatoms for the electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction

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Nanoscale, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01295E, Minireview
Thomas H. M. Lau, John S. Foord, S. C. Edman Tsang
2D nanosheets give enhanced surface area to volume ratios in particle morphology and they can also provide defined surface sites to disperse foreign atoms.
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Clear observation of the formation of nanoparticles inside the ablation bubble through a laser-induced flat transparent window by laser scattering

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9640-9646
DOI: 10.1039/C9NR10560C, Paper
Kota Ando, Takashi Nakajima
We demonstrate the clear observation of laser-scattering signals from Ag nanoparticles (NPs) inside an ablation bubble.
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A novel split mode TFBAR device for quantitative measurements of prostate specific antigen in a small sample of whole blood

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9647-9652
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00416B, Paper
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Ewelina Wajs, Girish Rughoobur, Keith Burling, Anne George, Andrew J. Flewitt, Vincent J. Gnanapragasam
TFBAR technology demonstrates a cost-effective means for point-of-care diagnostics and monitoring of PSA.
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Cyclodextrin-based superparamagnetic host vesicles as ultrasensitive nanobiocarriers for electrosensing

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9884-9889
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01702G, Paper
Jose Muñoz, Núria Crivillers, Bart Jan Ravoo, Marta Mas-Torrent
Magnetic cyclodextrin vesicles (mCDVs) have been used as novel electrochemical biorecognition probes for the picomolar determination of thyroxine (T4), using a magneto nanocomposite carbon-paste electrode (mNC-CPE) as a transducer platform.
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DNA-directed arrangement of soft synthetic compartments and their behavior in vitro and in vivo

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9786-9799
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00361A, Paper
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Juan Liu, Ioana Craciun, Andrea Belluati, Dalin Wu, Sandro Sieber, Tomaz Einfalt, Dominik Witzigmann, Mohamed Chami, Jörg Huwyler, Cornelia G. Palivan
Soft flexible DNA-linked polymersome clusters selectively interact with the cell membrane in vitro and in vivo.
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Emerging pnictogen-based 2D semiconductors: sensing and electronic devices

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Nanoscale, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02932G, Review Article
Pradip Kumar Roy, Jan Luxa, Zdeněk Sofer
Pnictogens have drawn tremendous attention due to their electronic structure and semiconducting character. Their fascinating features provide a novel platform for new devices in 2D materials which will pave the way for new nanodevices.
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Quantitative encapsulation and retention of 227Th and decay daughters in core–shell lanthanum phosphate nanoparticles

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9744-9755
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01172J, Paper
M. Toro-González, A. N. Dame, C. M. Foster, L. J. Millet, J. D. Woodward, J. V. Rojas, S. Mirzadeh, S. M. Davern
La(227Th)PO4 core +2 shells nanoparticles retained >99.75% of activity from 227Th and decay daughters (223Ra, 211Pb) for targeted alpha therapy.
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A ferromagnetic skyrmion-based diode with a voltage-controlled potential barrier

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9507-9516
DOI: 10.1039/C9NR10528J, Paper
Li Zhao, Xue Liang, Jing Xia, Guoping Zhao, Yan Zhou
We propose a feasible skyrmion-based diode model using VCMA, and study the dynamic behavior of the skyrmion.
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Molecular dynamics investigation on the nano-mechanical behaviour of C60 fullerene and its crystallized structure

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9849-9858
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00584C, Paper
Kuk-Jin Seo, Dae-Eun Kim
C60 fullerene has been utilized in various applications due to its unique structure. In this work, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to assess the nano-mechanical behaviour of a single C60 fullerene and its crystallized structure.
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Heat-driven acoustic phonons in lamellar nanoplatelet assemblies

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Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9661-9668
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00695E, Paper
Benjamin T. Diroll, Vladislav Kamysbayev, Igor Coropceanu, Dmitri V. Talapin, Richard D. Schaller
Colloidal CdSe nanoplatelets self-assemble into lamellar stacks which display low frequency acoustic vibrations under infrared illumination.
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Vertically-oriented MoS2 nanosheets for nonlinear optical devices

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Nanoscale, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00755B, Communication
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M. Bolhuis, J. Hernandez-Rueda, S. E. van Heijst, M. Tinoco Rivas, L. Kuipers, S. Conesa-Boj
We demonstrate a novel strategy for large-area fabrication of vertical MoS2 exhibiting enhanced non-linear optical signal for applications in photonics.
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High brightness blue light-emitting diodes based on CsPb(Cl/Br)3 perovskite QDs with phenethylammonium chloridesynonym passivation.

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02597F, Paper
He Shao, Yue Zhai, Xiufeng Wu, Wen Xu, Lin Xu, Biao Dong, Xue Bai, Haining Cui, Hongwei Song
All inorganic perovskite quantum dots (QDs) (CsPbX3, X=Cl, Br, I) have been applied on the light-emitting devices (LEDs) in recent years due to their excellent optical and optoelectronic properties. However,...
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Mild generation of surface oxygen vacancy on CeO2 for improved CO2 photoreduction activity.

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00717J, Paper
Min Wang, Meng Shen, Xixiong Jin, Jianjian Tian, Yajun Zhou, Yiran Shao, Lingxia Zhang, Yongsheng Li, Jianlin Shi
The vacancy defects of semiconductor photocatalysts play a key role in enhancing their photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity. In this work, CeO2 was chosen as a model catalyst and oxygen vacancy...
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Single-wavelength phototheranostics for colon cancer via thiolytic reaction

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02393K, Paper
Yucheng Zhu, Chao Chen, Qinghua Wu, Guoliang Yang, Zhiyong Liu, Erhong Hao, Hongliang Cao, Yun Gao, Weian Zhang
It’s a huge challenge to develop effective nanosystems combined the capabilities of diagnoses and therapies together for colon cancer in clinic. Herein, we constructed a far-red absorbing phototheranostic nanosystem (FR-H2S)...
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MnV2O6/Graphene Nanocomposite as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02325F, Communication
Kyeong-Ho Kim, Yun-Hyuk Choi, Seong-Hyeon Hong
MnV2O6/graphene nanocomposite was fabricated through hydrothermal synthesis and high energy mechanical milling as an electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). MnV2O6/graphene (20 wt%) nanocomposite deposited on carbon fiber paper (CFP)...
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Exploring the Limits of Sensitivity for Strain Gauges of Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Decorated with Metallic Nanoislands

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02270E, Paper
Julian Ramirez, Armando Urbina, Andrew T Kleinschmidt, Mickey Finn, Samuel J. Edmunds, Guillermo L. Esparza, Darren J Lipomi
The purpose of this work is to clarify the mechanism of piezoresistance in a class of ultra-sensitive strain gauges based on metallic films on 2D substrates (“2D/M” films). The metals...
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The influence of surface roughness on the adhesive interactions and phase behavior of suspensions of calcite nanoparticles

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00834F, Paper
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Juan D. Olarte-Plata, Goran Svaland, Fernando Bresme
We investigate the impact of nanoparticle roughness on the phase behaviour of suspensions lue{in models} of calcium carbonate nanoparticles. We use a Derjaguin approach that incorporates roughness effects and interactions...
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Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Vertical Ferroelectric Tunneling Junction based on CuInP2S6 Monolayer

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01475C, Paper
Min Zhao, Gaoyang Gou, Xiangdong Ding, Jun Sun
Ferroelectric (FE) materials, especially ABO3 FE perovskite oxides have been extensively studied for their important applications in memories, electronics and sensors. However, the integration of FE perovskite oxides into minimized...
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Direct carbonization of organic solvent toward graphene quantum dots

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01903H, Communication
Hongji Liu, Xiaotong Lv, Changwei Li, Yong Qian, Xingyu Wang, Lin Hu, Yu-Cai Wang, Wenchu Lin, Hui Wang
The bottom-up synthesis of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) using solvothermal method has attracted considerable attention because of their fewer defects and controllable size/ morphology. However, the influence of organic solvent...
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Modulation engineering of in-situ cathodic activation of FePx based on W-incorporation for hydrogen evolution

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02661A, Paper
Min Yang, Yu-Ran Zhu, Zhong-Yuan Lin, Xin-Tong Yan, Bin Dong, Ya-Nan Zhou, Qingzhong Li, Yulu Zhou, Jun Nan, Yongming Chai
In-situ electrochemical activation as a new pretreating method to adjust electrocatalytic performance attracts extensive attention. However, the activation mechanisms of electrocatalysts are still ambiguous. Herein, we propose a facile modulation...
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Near-infrared nanosecond-pulsed laser-activated high efficient intracellular delivery mediated by nano-corrugated mushroom-shaped gold-coated polystyrene nanoparticles

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Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01792B, Paper
Tuhin Subhra Santra, Srabani Kar, Chih-Wei Chen, Jayant Borana, Te-Chang Chen, Ming-Chang Lee, Fan-Gang Tseng
Here, efficient intracellular delivery of molecules with high cell viability is reported using nanosecond-pulsed laser-activated plasmonic photoporation mediated by high-aspect-ratio nano-corrugated mushroom-shaped gold-coated polystyrene nanoparticles (nm-AuPNPs) at near-infrared wavelength. Upon...
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Western Civilization: A Brief History

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Published On :: 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z


 

A comprehensive yet concise introduction to Western Civilization, designed to interest and engage contemporary students

Western Civilization: A Brief History is a concise one-volume survey that covers the subject’s ancient origins through to the early 21st century. Stressing social and intellectual history, rather than merely listing names and dates, this stimulating resource offers a more consistent and reader-friendly narrative than traditional textbooks



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Informality Revisited: Latin American Perspectives on Housing, the State and the Market

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Informality Revisited offers an overview of recent debates about Latin American government programmes for the formalisation of informal settlements and housing provision in a neo-liberal context. Contributions from Latin American researchers analyse the contradictions in government actions and evaluate the consequences for urban poverty.



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Report on the University of Lethbridge Research Data Management Survey, October 2018

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Report on the University of Lethbridge Research Data Management Survey, October 2018 Ayers, Sheilah; Scott, Emma; Stevens, Rhys M. G.


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Bird's-eye views of Alberta's land boom of the 1910s

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Bird's-eye views of Alberta's land boom of the 1910s Stevens, Rhys M. G. Open access article


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How I’ve connected with other scientists online during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0400

This postdoc no longer feels alone even though he’s working from home


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How early-career scientists are coping with COVID-19 challenges and fears

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“It’s OK to feel scared and sad. And it’s OK to say so,” one Ph.D. student advises


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How to tell whether you’re the victim of a bad peer review

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Our Experimental Error columnist wishes for peer reviews of peer reviewers’ reviews


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Suffering from COVID-19 anxiety? Here’s what you can do

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A postdoc shares what she learned by talking to a friend who is a psychiatrist


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As COVID-19 forces conferences online, scientists discover upsides of virtual format

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The scientific community is “making lemonade out of lemons,” one researcher says


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I evacuated my fieldwork site because of COVID-19. What now?

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This Ph.D. student wonders when she’ll be able to graduate


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COVID-19 could lead to hockey's slow dea

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Hockey is struggling to survive in the country because of lack of sponsors owing to the national team's poor show at the international stage.


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COVID-19:Maintaining fitness challenging

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Viren Rasquinha, who is the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, stressed on the importance of sports psychologists for athletes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics, which has been postponed to next year.


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Hockey veteran Diwan to return from USA

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Last month, Diwan had sought help to return from the USA, where he has been stuck because of the travel restrictions in place following the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Max Dare and Ernest Marc oral history interview

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Josephine Carter and Beatrice Lohman oral history interview

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Evelyn Bath oral history interview

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Allison Hershey oral history interview

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Marge Kirchner and Pat Landry oral history interview

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Rock Wales and Max Wales oral history interview

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Juliana Sabine and Katherine Kline oral history interview

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