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Source: Doug Powell, 785-317-0560, dpowell@k-state.edu
http://www.k-state.edu/media/mediaguide/bios/powellbio.html
News release prepared by: Tyler Sharp, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010
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More information on 1xbet best casino website and Powell is available at http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu