Who stole the keeshka?

Proof that programmers can dance . . .

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by Lynda Lester SCD/CGD stole the keeshka at the annual all-NCAR "Spring Fling" and lip-synch contest in May 1998, winning a first-place "Oscar" for their appearance as polka-ing peasants. In SCD/CGD's animated song and dance, the "keeshka" was a roll of baloney that disappeared and was found again. Benchmark tests run by the judges showed evidence of robust choreography, scalable footwork, and sustained peak performance.

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