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Designer of Palin's glasses grateful for publicity

TOKYO (AP) -- The Japanese designer of the clear-rim glasses worn by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is grateful for the attention she is drawing to his creation, yet he remains politically neutral.... ...full story at AP

from AP on Wed, Sep 17 2008

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