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UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODES (UPC) The U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, in cooperation with the Uniform Code Council, provides a free database for determining the origin of a product based upon it's UPC code (bar code). The Universal Directory of Commercial Items also provides searching capacity by DUNS number and selected military supply codes.

ADOPTION REUNIONS In Minnesota adoptees can contact:  Concerned United Birth Parents Twin Cities    952-930-9058 Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry is maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health 651-201-5994 ISRR - International Soundex Reunion Registry Box 371179 Las Vegas, NV 89137

KOHLBERG'S SIX LEVELS OF MORAL REASONING For information on the six levels of moral reasoning.

SHERIFFS - HISTORY Search Past Sheriffs to find the name of a local lawman who served  a community in the U.S.  Coverage varies by location, but most lists include name sand dates of service.

HITLER , ADOLF In 1942 it was revealed that from German relatives, Adolf Hitler had inherited 8,960 acres of valuable grazing land near Kit Carson, Colorado.

RARE BOOKS For information on identifying rare books see Your Old Books. For a variety of resources that may be helpful in estimating the value of used and rare books, see Finding Used and Rare Books and Their Prices.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Alzheimer's Association information and referral service line: 1-800-272-3900  Minnesota Chapter

MAYORS--BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Bloomington mayors and city council history: Village of Bloomington:  Herman Kossow: May 11, 1953-1955 Gordon Miklethun: 1956-1961, DFL City of Bloomington (became city 12/8/60) - Gordon Miklethun - Herbert Knudson: 1962-1963, IR - Donald Hasselberg: 1964-1967, DFL - John Thomasberg: 1968-1969, DFL - James King: 1970-1973, IR - Robert Benedict: 1974 -1977, Independent - James Lindau: 1977-1987, Appointed - Kurt Laughinghouse: 1987-1989 DFL - Neil Peterson: 1989-1991 IR - Neil Peterson: 1994 - 1995 Coral Houle: 1995 - 2000 Gene Winstead: 2000 -  For current information, see the City of Bloomington website.

RETURNING CATHOLICS Landings is a program emphasizing reconciliation, to help "lapsed" Catholics get re-acquainted with the Church. The program is now offered in hundreds of churches nationwide.

PINEAPPLE - SYMBOLISM The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality or welcome