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Dr. Hal E. Quinley from The Segmentation Company, a division of Yankelovich Inc. states, There is a distinct segment of the Boomer population that I would classify as 'Generation V' because they not only rank physical and mental vitality above wealth, professional achievement and social status -- values generally associated with Boomers -- they also take active measures to ensure their vitality for years to come.
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During the period they were maintained missing, Quinley R. Orell was promoted to the rank of Captain, and James D.
Hunt, James D. 1990
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"Great guns!" broke in Ham excitedly, at this moment, "if we ain't plum forgot them tew villains," and he made a mad break through the crowd in the direction of the spot where he had left Quinley and Ugger.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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Plainly there could be no collusion between this witness and Ugger and Quinley; and this apparent fact gave almost the positiveness of proven truth to his testimony, in the eyes of the crowd.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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Consequently the introducing of the button as evidence by Quinley had caused both of them more surprise than it had uneasiness, surprise that Quinley should care to introduce such meaningless evidence as he must know the button to be, since the examination of their clothing could only prove that the button belonged to neither of them.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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Both boys were certain that the man they had seen in the house was Quinley, or Pockface as they continued to call him.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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A hoarse laugh, that had no sound of mirth in it, came from the surrounding crowd, at this improbable explanation of Thure, an explanation that strengthened rather than weakened their belief in the testimony of Quinley; but a look of relief, as well as of surprise, came on the face of the alcalde.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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Their testimony, once they were free, would turn suspicion directly upon Quinley and Ugger.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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Evidently the words and the actions of the cunning Ugger and the crafty Quinley had again completely turned the tide against them.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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Again some of the crowd laughed in a grim sort of a way; and again Ugger and Quinley scowled and glared wrathfully at the frank-spoken witness.
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Everett McNeil 1895
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