Last time any real significant news came out it was simply a confirmation that the book would indeed be adapted into three feature films - a move, I might add, that I find rather peculiar.

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In my book, this is a lagging indicator, and as such is only used as confirmation of a position that I am already in.

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In many ways this research is a confirmation of the description that John Dickie used some years ago in his excellent book, Cosa Nostra.

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In August, he got confirmation from Guinness that his achievement was recognized, and the 2010 edition of its book of records will have his name in it -- the culmination of a 50-year dream.

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