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  Encyclopedia: Octogenarian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
An octogenarian is a person in the age group of 80 to 89 years old.
An octogenarian of today is born between February 13, 1915 and February 13, 1925.
The generation's long history of collective civic activity and belief in government entitlements, combined with the government benefits that other generations believed they deserved for their massive sacrifices and heroism during the war, has led to massive senior lobbying that tilted government programs favorably towards the elderly.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Octogenarian   (513 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Giuseppe Verdi
On 5 Feb., 1893, his "Falstaff" was given at La Scala, and he was created Marchese of Busseto by the King of Italy.
For an octogenarian this opera was a tour de force in musical annals.
Its dramatic qualities place it on a level with Wagner's operas, and Verdi's handling of the comic element showed an undreamt-of power.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15350b.htm   (698 words)

  
 KITELINES BOOKSTORE
Tested, creative techniques use easily available materials, mostly plastic bags and wooden dowels.
Also includes "kite gear." Written by an octogenarian who sounds like a teenager.
Some color photos brighten this "completely handmade" book.
www.kitelinesbookstore.com /making.html   (1120 words)

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