Life and Traditions in the Cotswolds (Life & Traditions)

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Coverage includes the Green Mountains, Adirondacks, Catskills and Berkshires. From the northern tip of Manhattan, the Foulkes take you up the Hudson all the way to Lake Champlain and Vermont. They explore the surrounding mountains and the lakes of the region, including the best hikes, scenic drives, canoe trips and other activities. Lake George, Killington, Lake Placid, Stockbridge, Lake Mohonk, Rhinebeck, Sleepy Hollow - these are just a few of the highlights. Maps. Index.

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A GREAT ADVENTURE!.......2003-08-04

THe Foulkes have hit their stride with this marvelous and detailed guide to the beautiful Upstate New York area. Their rich narrative draws the reader right in, enticing you to visit the many sights. This book is a must read for travelers to the area.

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elcome to New York Citys Upper East Side, where my friends and I get everything and everyonewe want. Snagging the latest Marc Jacobs bag or your best friends boyfriend isnt pretty, but its always hot . . . Its almost graduation and our lives are really heating up. Everybodys into college and its obviously time to partyas if we hadnt been doing that already! Will Blair and Nates love affair continue? More importantly, will Blair finally get into Yale? Or will Nate and Serena hook up in New Haven and leave Blair alone in the city? And as for the juiciest scoop of all, whats this we hear about Jenny leaving Constance Billard to go to boarding school? Only time will tell how everyone will end up, but one things for sure: love is in the air, and it smells a lot like Gucci Envy.

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I love this book.......2007-05-22

As an 8th grader, I found this series (and this book especially) to be a great read. The characters are great to relate to and I find it fun to imagine you are these people and you are living this amazing life. It is also showing that even though you may have money, you do not always have the perfect life. Even though there were inappropriate material in this book, I didn't think it was so inappropriate that I couldn't handle it. If you are feeling uncomfortable reading this book, it's not hard to skip those pages.

They Have Sex in Dressing Rooms.......2007-01-05

As a parent of a daughter, I was disappointed at the twisted values of the characters. Selfish, hedonistic, material, snobish, I could continue but I'm sure you get the drift. They are NOT the kind of characters I would want my daughter to emulate, and unfortunately many girls do. For those of us that grew up thinking that a Judy Blume novel was a little daring, these Gossip Girl books make Blume look like Blue's Clues in comparison.

Fantastic!.......2006-10-09

I LOOOOOVE the gossip girl series! They are one of my favorite series out there. I actually have all of them and like them all. This is my favorite of them just because. They leave you at the end with so much suspense and it makes you want to go out and purchase #9. And that's just what I did! The BEST book EVER!!!

PARENTS BEWARE!!!!.......2006-06-30

Parents BEWARE!!! The author uses very strong profanity throughout her "trashy" (my opinion) books. Do we really want our young teens or even young adults reading stuff that is littered with the grand-daddy of all cuss words? I sure hope not, I'd like to think that we still have good morals and values to pass along to the next generation. Check it out for yourself...she uses "f" like it is nothing at all throughout the whole book. Go check it out at any bookstore! I have had her books removed from our school library as well as our local public library.

Nothing Can Keep us Together.......2006-06-25

Another fantastic novel by Cecily! I loved this book. I read til 1:00 every night because I just couldn't put it down! This was definitely one of my favorites because throughout (basicly) the whole book, Serena and Nate were together. Although they're not my favorite couple, it's much better than just having Nate put with some random girl. Truthfully, I would have loved to see more of Blair-less of Serena. I just like Blair the best. I'm actually going to be quite relieved if Jenny isn't in the books anymore. I'm not HER biggest fan! But I really did like this book. Except, the kiss at the end was kind of uncalled for...

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This beautifully written book is a study of the physical relationship between the inanimate environment and living organisms. It describes how the evolution of both has been interactive and interdependent; the authors show that this can be explained in terms of the properties of the chemical
elements and their compounds. The book discusses the physical and chemical balances between the animate and inanimate worlds, with kinetic and thermodynamic principles given to support this analysis. These principles are applied to both organic and inorganic chemical systems to provide a basis for
understanding the evolution of life in terms of the interaction of both types of chemistry within ever more complex organizations. The book concludes with an examination of an intriguing problem: the long-term consequences of our manufacture and exploitation of chemicals. This intervention may be
altering the symbiotic relationship between life and the environment, an issue of great concern to ecologists and biologists as well as those who study chemistry.

The Natural Selection of the Chemical Elements : The Environment and Life's Chemistry

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The Natural Selection of the Chemical Elements : The Environment and Life's Chemistry
R. J.; Frausto da Silva, J. J. R. Williams
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OL4ZOC

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This monograph is the first devoted to optimal syntheses in control theory and focuses on minimum time on 2-D manifolds. The first chapter outlines book results and examples of applicability. Then a quick introduction to geometric methods in control theory is provided. The following chapters contain a deep analysis of single input systems on 2-D manifolds including classifications of optimal syntheses and feedbacks, their singularities, extremals projection and minimum time singularities. Various extensions and applications are also illustrated. The volume is suitable for a graduate level one-semester course on optimal syntheses theory for mathematicians or engineers with a solid mathematical background.

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What a fun and entertaining book!

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti

Beautiful Book

Cocktails In Tahiti
Richard Bondurant
Manufacturer: Tahiti Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia (Frommer's Portable)

Hidden Tahiti and French Polynesia: Including Moorea, Bora Bora, and the Society, Austral, Gambier, Tuamotu, and Marquesas Islands (Hidden Travel)

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Insight Compact Guide Tahiti & French Polynesia (Insight Compact Guides)

ASIN: 1933850078

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Cocktails in Tahiti is a visually stunning, full color showpiece combining a playful yet sophisticated look at Tahiti's magnificent luxury resorts and their most delicious, flirtatious, and slightly decadent cocktails. Filled with unusual insights, folklore, and facts about Tahiti and her islands, Cocktails in Tahiti has something to tempt and delight all tastes.

Over 50 sumptuous cocktail recipes blend exotic fruits, juices, and liquors providing a flavorful and vibrant palette from which to capture the fun and often elegant mood of these captivating islands. You'll learn the history of the legendary Mai Tai, Tahiti's most famous cocktail, and discover the secrets of the intriguing rums, vodkas, and distinctive liqueurs used in creating Tahiti's most celebrated libations.

A special section features the signature cocktail recipes from Tahiti's most outstanding luxury resorts along with spectacular photographs and overviews of these renowned hotels.

Whether served from a coconut or elegantly chilled in a martini glass of fine crystal, the flowering and colorful cocktails of Tahiti have an undeniable presence all their own. If you are dreaming of a future trip or reliving special memories from a past visit to these beautiful islands, this wonderful collection of delightful drink recipes, dazzling hotel photographs, and distinctive insights will put you in a tropical, tranquil mood as you sip your way to our magical paradise.

Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A:
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti.

New Book Resources, October 2006:
We can't wait to try out the recipes and imagine that we are at one of the featured, dreamlike hotels.

Vincent Guerin, Director of Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia:
The finest collection of resort photographs and cocktail recipes from across Tahiti.

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What a fun and entertaining book!.......2007-08-05

Not only does this book have a wealth of information on a destination we long to travel to, but it offers a wide variety of fun and DELICIOUS drinks.
We love to entertain and it has been great having 'Cocktails in Tahiti' out at our parties...quite a conversation piece! Everyone loves the stunning photos of Tahiti, the scrumptious drinks, and the intriguing facts of the islands. Thank you!

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!.......2007-04-28

Always looking for new and exciting cocktails to try, I purchased this book. Each page became more interesting, not only for the drinks presented but for the knowledge that Mr. Bondurant shares about Tahiti, it's culture, local accomodations, etc.

The photos are exceptional and each drink I have mixed has been better than the last. I have bought several as gifts for coworkers and friends. You won't be disappointed!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips.......2007-02-06

"Cocktails in Tahiti" is a must have for any lover of spirits with a tropical flair. The author has artfully put together a wonderful collection of cocktails, both old and new, from the scenic paradise of Tahiti. Colorful photographs and descriptions of each drink will have your mouth watering to imbibe several of these treats from the South Pacific. If you are looking for something new to bring some tropical flavor to your cocktail library, then you need this book!

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti.......2006-12-18

I have always wanted to go to the Tahitian islands but have never had the opportunity. Now, after reading "Cocktails in Tahiti", I am planning a trip to Tahiti for next Summer. I originally thought "Cocktails in Tahiti" would give me some good ideas for entertaining, but soon found out it contained many intersting nuggets about the islands and their history. To sum it up, I am packed and ready to go to these beautiful islands.

If you've ever dreamed of a tropical vacation or just need to brighten up your winter, you should read this book.

Beautiful Book.......2006-12-09

I have never been to Tahiti, but after reading the fun, informative facts about Tahiti, seeing the beautiful pictures, and sampling some of the excellent cocktail recipes, I am ready to go!

Mr. Bondurant's love and knowledge of Tahiti come through clearly in the book, which is very well laid out. It provides enough information and explains things in such a way that an amateur can make delicious Tahitian cocktails as well as the most experienced bartender. The fun facts about Tahiti, along with summaries of the total hotels and the gorgeous pictures, makes this book a must have.

Until I can take my first trip to Tahiti, this book will help bring a little Tahiti to my home.

The Perfect Host (The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon, Vol. 5)

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Love me tender, love me true
A literary slap in the face
Introduce yourself to science fiction's greatest writer.

The Perfect Host (The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon, Vol. 5)
Theodore Sturgeon
Manufacturer: North Atlantic Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1556433603
Release Date: 2000-11-22

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The fifth of ten volumes that will reprint all Sturgeon's short fiction contains 15 classics and two previously unpublished stories, including "Quietly." The Perfect Host provides enough of a representative sampling of Sturgeon's "greatest hits" to give the uninitiated a good sense of what all the fuss was about way back when. At the same time it offers a generous selection of alternate takes and rarities, notably several of Sturgeon's best forays into other forms of genre writing, plus previously unreleased cuts and liner notes.

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Love me tender, love me true.......2001-02-24

I now have all 7 volumes - all 7 available currently. But I only got volume 5 about a month ago, much later than 6 and 7. And the biggest problem I am facing now - how am I going to make it last till they print the 8th?! I read one story per week - though I die to gulp them down and make a feast of reading this book. Each precious tender love story - only one a week. Once in a week I sit down and switch the world off and read about love - because that is what Sturgeon have been writing about all his life. He takes you by hand and shows you that somebody's Eden is always somebody's else Hell; and makes you walk beside a quiet girl - quietly.. Or sit and listen to a slow dialogue of two cowboys near the fire - and at the last words to burst out laughing only to smile sadly and tenderly a minute later... Theodore Sturgeon makes you love life - and that is the best compliment I could pay any writer.

A literary slap in the face.......1999-06-17

As a writer, Sturgeon provokes one of two reactions in me: either to just give up since I know I'll never be able to equal that much quality for as long as I live, or to sit back down and write even more in an redoubled effort to equal that quality. I tend to like the second myself and I think Ted would agree, reading one of his stories you get a sense of wonder and enchantment, much as he probably felt writing it and to me it's like a gaunlet being thrown down saying, "This is the best I can do, I know you can do just as good. Prove it." Ah but the quality here is not to be believed. Even if you discount the "undiscovered" story "Quietly" which is apparently a precursor somehow to More Than Human (it's a tenuous link, even the series editor admits it) there's stuff like the title story, one of the groundbreaking stories not only for science fiction telling but the short story genre in general, there's also a neat creepy jazz story and a Western story and so much that when you finish you sit back and think about all the good stuff you just read . . . and then realize that the five volumes that are to come are supposed to represent his very best work. Argh, Ted, you don't make the challenge easy but I think it's one I accept. You want no less. Read them all already, what are you waiting for?

Introduce yourself to science fiction's greatest writer........1999-01-17

The publication of the collected short works of Theodore Sturgeon is cause for rejoicing. Sturgeon is the Beethoven of Science Fiction, and this fact has not yet been recognized. The thing that makes Beethoven tower over all other classical composers is his compelling ability to communicate powerful emotion. His greatest works are more than technical masterpieces; they make the listener glad to be human. They uplift, magnificantly.

This is also exactly true of Theododre Sturgeon. Sturgeon's greatest works speak directly to the heart, as do the works of Beethoven. And they do so as powerfully, since they almost always speak of love. Human love, not any pale imitation.

For several decades, most people new to Sturgeon had to approach him through his novels, since publishers did not like to print short story collections. This is a shame, since approaching Sturgeon through his novels is very much like approaching Beethoven through his string quartets. Masterpieces they may be, but they're not terribly approachable. If you want to appreciate Beethoven, start with his symphonies. If you want to appreciate Sturgeon, start with his short stories.

And just as Beethoven's best work was done later in his life, so also were Sturgeon's best stories. In the time frame that "The Perfect Host" covers, Sturgeon was just beginning to hit his stride. His greatest work will show up in the volumes to come.

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Take an entertaining look back at how to party it up like they did fifty years ago - in the age of 'Lounge.'

Now re-introduced for the first time since its original publication in 1949, this book is full of classic advice and guidelines on how to throw a fabulous cocktail party.

Complete with everything from directions on how to stock the bar to tips on making conversation to hilarious party games and 400 delightful and useful period illustrations, Esquire's Handbook for Hosts is a delightful reminder that even the most hopeless host can give a terrific party, whether it's New Year's Eve 1949 or 1999.

The nostalgic chapters include: Eat - The World's Best Chefs Wear Pants, Foreign Flavors to Win Guest's Favors; Drink - What the Well-Dressed bar Will Wear, Five O'Clock Whistle Whetters; And Be Merry - Games, After-Dinner Witchcraft, How Attractive Are You to Women? and 365 excuses for a Party.

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Great ideas - a little outdated........2001-02-21

This book is chalked full of information - but some of it is a little outdated - though not all of it. There is a lot of great ideas, information, etc., - you just might need to apply a 90's spin, etc., to some of it. I was hoping to find some really great party games -- don't buy it for this necessarily. Overall, no regrets about buying the book.

Simply The Best!.......2000-09-24

This handbook is not only the most informative of all, but it is also a great guide to throwing parties. Its biggest section about making drinks is a fabulous 'word to the wise'. I encourage you to buy this book!

Entertaining: Secrets of Perfect Hosts and How They Make Their Parties the "Talk of the Town"

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Waste of time and money

Entertaining: Secrets of Perfect Hosts and How They Make Their Parties the "Talk of the Town"
Janet Scott Neubecker
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 059539681X

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Entertaining: Secrets of Perfect Hosts and How They Make Their Parties the “Talk of the Town” celebrates the art of planning and throwing a party without the worries.

This wonderfully put together guide breaks down the party planning process. These proven techniques and tips will keep you organized, focused and help all your parties be the “talk of the town”.

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Waste of time and money.......2007-06-20

Unless you know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about entertaining, or you are 10 years old, do not waste your time or money.

The perfect host: A husband's guide to home entertaining

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The perfect host: A husband's guide to home entertaining
Mel Marshall
Manufacturer: Winchester Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0876911742

Jesus makes the perfect Host. : An article from: U.S. Catholic

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Jesus makes the perfect Host. : An article from: U.S. Catholic
R. Scott Appleby
Manufacturer: Claretian Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from U.S. Catholic, published by Claretian Publications on February 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1491 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Jesus makes the perfect Host.
Author: R. Scott Appleby
Publication: U.S. Catholic (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 1999
Publisher: Claretian Publications
Volume: 64 Issue: 2 Page: 38

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The perfect medical host. (Under My Skin).: An article from: Skin & Allergy News

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The perfect medical host. (Under My Skin).: An article from: Skin & Allergy News
Alan Rockoff
Manufacturer: International Medical News Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008EPS9Q
Release Date: 2005-07-29

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 790 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The perfect medical host. (Under My Skin).
Author: Alan Rockoff
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33 Issue: 1 Page: 9(1)

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The perfect military pallet: Utah Chapter hosts meeting on plastic recycling technology.(Archer Composite Technologies; Rotational Molding Of Utah) : An article from: Defense Transportation Journal

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The perfect military pallet: Utah Chapter hosts meeting on plastic recycling technology.(Archer Composite Technologies; Rotational Molding Of Utah) : An article from: Defense Transportation Journal

Manufacturer: National Defense Transportation Association
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Defense Transportation Journal, published by National Defense Transportation Association on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1650 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The perfect military pallet: Utah Chapter hosts meeting on plastic recycling technology.(Archer Composite Technologies; Rotational Molding Of Utah)
Publication: Defense Transportation Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: National Defense Transportation Association
Volume: 61 Issue: 2 Page: 10(4)

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Pilots last piece to perfect start.(Sports)(For the first time in 60 years, Oregon has a chance to be 12-0 when its hosts Portland tonight before opening ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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Pilots last piece to perfect start.(Sports)(For the first time in 60 years, Oregon has a chance to be 12-0 when its hosts Portland tonight before opening ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
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Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000MGASMM
Release Date: 2007-01-05

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on December 28, 2006. The length of the article is 1189 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Pilots last piece to perfect start.(Sports)(For the first time in 60 years, Oregon has a chance to be 12-0 when its hosts Portland tonight before opening Pac-10 play)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: December 28, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: D1

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Wil-Hi goes OT to stay perfect.(Sports)(No. 4 Wolverines host No. 5 Irish Thursday for Midwestern title): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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Wil-Hi goes OT to stay perfect.(Sports)(No. 4 Wolverines host No. 5 Irish Thursday for Midwestern title): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

Manufacturer: The Register Guard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00096Z1A4
Release Date: 2005-07-13

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on February 15, 2005. The length of the article is 468 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Wil-Hi goes OT to stay perfect.(Sports)(No. 4 Wolverines host No. 5 Irish Thursday for Midwestern title)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: February 15, 2005
Publisher: The Register Guard
Page: E4

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