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Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user-generated content, messages, comments, materials or preferences. Users are reminded that they are solely responsible for the content they create and their own messages, comments and materials, and fully and effectively guarantee and pay for Journal Media’s damages for such content and their ability to make such content, messages, comments and materials available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.