Johnson said the senior team could take heart from the result ahead of the second Test in Sydney, but his opposite number Robbie Deans disagreed.

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The test result from Russia concerns locally produced hotdogs and only affects the Russian market, Ikea said.

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And even though the nightmarish flight delays and cancellations that the airline industry predicted would result from the furloughs did not materialize yet, the real test will come Monday, when traffic ramps up.

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But I've learned what you know: That your shared hardships and challenges... being put to the test... expecting a lot from yourselves and your fellow cadets.... will result in your taking away from here strength in character and a sense of purpose.

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