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-Copyright ((c)) 2002, Rice University
-All rights reserved.
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-modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
-met:
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-    * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
-    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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-    * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
-    copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
-    disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
-    with the distribution.
-
-    * Neither the name of Rice University (RICE) nor the names of its
-    contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
-    from this software without specific prior written permission.
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-basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, express
-or implied including, but not limited to, representations or
-warranties of non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a
-particular purpose. In no event shall RICE or contributors be liable
-for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or
-consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of
-substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or
-business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability,
-whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence
-or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even
-if advised of the possibility of such damage.
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