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Everyman” must be in the subject line of the e-mail. One entry
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must be received no later than February 21, 2005 at 11:59 p.m. Only
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value of the prize is $10. All other expenses and all federal, state
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about February 23, 2005, and will be required to sign and return affidavit(s)
of eligibility and release within 14 days after notification. A noncompliance
within that time period, or the return of any notification as undeliverable,
will result in disqualification and the selection of an alternate
winner. In the event of any other noncompliance with rules and conditions,
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or difficulties, or (iv) any damages or losses of any kind caused
by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse
of any prize. David Israel, in his sole discretion, reserves the right
to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process or the operation
of the Web site or otherwise violating these rules. David Israel further
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failures of any sort.
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send a self-addressed stamped envelope to David Israel, Ballantine
Books 1745 Broadway md 18-3, New York, NY 10019, after March 15, 2005.
Vermont residents may omit return postage. Sweepstakes is subject
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