The decision struck most as odd, since the first page of the passport complies with international specifications and has no space for another column on religion.

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Another one of the touted features of the iRiver H10 is its photo storage and display capability, which makes it odd than in its 34-page manual iRiver says absolutely nothing about how to actually get the photos onto the unit.

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First up is Page, again with the odd, perhaps even more hoarse voice he had last quarter, almost a whisper.

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Checking odometers in reporters' cars against expense reports, running front-page ads and compelling publishers to promptly send weekly financial reports so Jelenic can scan for the odd indulgence are traditions at Journal Register (nyse: JRC - news - people).

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