He was so interested in these machines and how they worked that he went to work for a local library writing computer programs to catalog books for $6/hr. ... In the end, this company was so successful that it was noticed and quickly purchased by Microsoft in 1996. [1] How it all started Over dinner one night in 1995 Pam Wesley, Pierre's girlfriend, mentioned that they were very few PEZ collector's in the San Francisco Bay area. ... Company Today EBay's headquarters are now located in San Jose, CA. ... And by stating anything they mean anything. ...

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(Throughout the 1980s and 90s, countless magazine and newspaper articles have perpetuated errors about this first catalog, stating that it had 44 pages and 22 designs, with prices ranging from $650 - $2500. -- RT) In addition to the 44 houses, Sears offered plans and building materials for a "modern" schoolhouse, which the company claimed could be built for $11,500. ... A small paragraph on page four of the 1930 Honor-Bilt Modern Homes catalogue stated that Sears had now sold more than 48,000 homes. ... A small column in the January 22, 1931 Chicago Tribune stated that in 1930, there had bee...

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Entire libraries have begun to "digitize" their resources, so that anyone with a computer and a phone line will have access to thousands of books, magazines and online journals through the use of the Internet. ... While not as dramatic as a library full of bark bundles, a paperless society may not be far in the future. ...

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It also overruled all existing state laws and prohibited states from introducing new laws. ... The wholesale prices are set by state regulatory agencies and typically are around 20% under the RBOCs current retail prices (but some states have set them as low as 40% under retail). ... RBOCs were also required to provide special, less expensive access to schools, hospitals, and libraries. ...

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Ray, he stated that, "I have nobody in this world except God. ... Benson, fifty-eight years old was hanging out near the downtown main public library; he was rather moody and rude. ... He said that in the seventies he graduated from San Jose State University, then he went to the Vietnam War. ... He stated, "After I got divorced, I worked in construction and sent my kids to school. ...

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PEDOPHILIA It is important to understand the difference between pedophiles and molesters. Pedophilia, which is a psychological disorder, is a distinct sexual preference for pre-pubescent children. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 111-R), which is published by the Amer...

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