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    <updated_at>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:18:47 -0700</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[Nice, easy read to take my mind off things...  Can't wait to get a poocher...]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[For anyone pining for southern France, this will further whet your appetite...  A quick and enjoyable read.  Stock up on good olive oil, bread, and wine before reading.]]></body>
        
    
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