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	Tear Free Onions

Amergin

2-10-2008 3:15 AM

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Amergin says:

You won't see me crying about it.,

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2-10-2008 4:33 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

"We anticipate that the health and flavour profiles will actually be enhanced by what we've done," he said.

They "anticipate" so many things. I wish they would stop meddling with our food. I like onions as they are!

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