Cable fron Kabul: Spartan samaritan at large!
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The wife of a Peace Corps volunteer living in Afghanistan describes how a spunky teenager who came to stay with the family helped her to cope with life in a strange country. The girl had a relentless approach to life, and her ability to seek challenges inspired those around her.
Publication Name: Modern Maturity
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0026-8046
Year: 1997
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Watch for the sea-breeze pump
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Determining where and when a sea breeze pump will occur is critical to participants of a sailboat race. The factors to consider for the assessment of the sea breeze pump include the temperature difference between the land and water and the offshore wind direction and speed.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
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Capsized!
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Four men are trapped in a capsized sailboat. They remain lost at sea for four months. Ater crashing on land they are able to telephone for help and are rescued.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
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