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- Brown, Steve Ph.D. Professor of chemistry. University of Arizona. Personal interview. February 11, 2008.
- Choven, Phil. Member, Fire Department Safety Officers Association. Personal interview. February 11, 2008.
- Holusha, John and Pomerance, Rachel. “Six dead in Georgia refinery blast.” February 8, 2008. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/08/us/08cnd-sugar.html?pagewanted=1
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