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Dedications

To my wife, Linda, and my children, David, Madeline, Marcella, and Dwight, with great appreciation for their support for me.

Mike Moran

To my wonderful wife, Motoko, and my children, Mariko and William, for their tremendous patience, encouragement, and support.

Bill Hunt