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 <!DOCTYPE newdefs SYSTEM "csc.dtd">
 <newsdefs>
-  <newsitem author="scshunt" date="2011-01-06">
-    It has come to my attention that some people believe I previously claimed
-    that nominations close at 3:00 PM. This is false. They close, and have
-    always closed, at 4:30. We have always been at war with Eurasia.
-  </newsitem>
   <newsitem author="scshunt" date="2011-01-04">
     Nominations for Winter 2011 executive are now open on the CSC whiteboard. They
     close at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 11. Elections will be held at 4:00 PM on