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    2. For Regular Users, Dark Style "ColorPlay" and Light Style "Nexus" Return To Availability Today 1

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    2. Side By Side Velleius Explaining Epicurus' Position On The True Nature of Divinity

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    2. Side By Side Torquatus Defense of Epicurus

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    2. Recent Blog Posts By Elli

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    2. Preparing A Public Domain Audio Version of Lucretius From The Best Available Sources

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    2. Posting Transcripts of Lucretius Today Episodes ("Fighting Back Against the Anti-Epicureans")

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    2. Participation Level February 2023

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    2. Open Discussion of Future Forum Use And Organization 10

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    2. Old Prototype For FAQ - Superceded

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    2. Note On Upcoming Episodes Of Lucretius Today Podcast

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    2. News And Announcements Box Added To Front Page

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    2. New Style Worth Checking Out - Foxhole 1

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    2. New Posting Of A Video By Raphael Raul "Our Journey From Atoms To Consiousness"

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    2. New Home Page Video: How Can The Wise Epicurean Always Be Happy? 4

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    2. New Forum For Reviews of Epicurean Books, Articles, and Video/Multimedia

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    2. New Dark Themes Added to Site - Filed under "Ambience" With Five Color Variations.

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    2. New "Site Map" Page

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    2. New "Getting Started" Page 5

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    2. More Renovations -- Updates to "Map" View To Make Topics Easier To Find 3

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