The last scrutineer pierces each ballot with a threaded needle through the word "Eligo (elect)" and places it on the thread.

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When a pulse of light is sent into the tumor using fiber optic cable that is threaded into a tumor using a biopsy needle, the molecule absorbs the light energy, converts it electrical energy that then causes tumor cells to self destruct.

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Then a thin, flexible wire was threaded through the needle, and the needle and catheter were removed.

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