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Looking for Milan
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
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Thanksgiving and I'm in Edmonton. Stuffed with turkey and mashed potatoes, dressing, turnips, olives and pickles, pumpkin and blueberry pie, visit with family, later to the Sugarbowl beside the High Level diner to visit with old friends, but there's one I can't seem to track down.
I'm looking for Milan.
Roman Parade Helmet
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A hobbiest and his metal detector uncover a rare Roman Parade helmet in a farmers field, estimated value $300,000 pounds. It later sells for over $2 million pounds at Christie's.
The first day of retirement
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
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And, finally, the first day of retirement. A million scattered lists and notes, yesterday - outside, hot, warm and golden colors strewn upon the street, the staff have bid me adieu, I'll be back, there are large parties and I've committed to one next week, but really I'm done.
And on this, the first day of retirement, cold, big gobs of snow falling from the sky, the first day of my forgotten life coincidentally the first day of winter, a few last minute thoughts before I begin...
Stephen Fry - Kinetic Language
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