Not business related in any way. Just a story from my adventurous youth. ENJOY! How a Standard Shift Car and a Loyal Springer Spaniel Made for an Unforgettable Adventure I lived in Oregon in the 90s and loved heading west on the Sunset Highway to the coast as often as possible. One sunny Saturday, I
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