And almost all Afghan farmers grow wheat to feed their families or to sell.

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This winter they plan to do more, probably also including liquid-fuel stoves, which few Afghan families own.

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But, of course, our thoughts and prayers are with those American and Afghan families who lost loved ones in that incident.

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The go-between in this merchandising effort, which benefits Afghan women and their families, is a 51-year-old former Goldman Sachs (nyse: GS - news - people ) managing director, Connie K. Duckworth.

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