ATDTDA (14) references p 387 (beta)

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And don't forget the central San Joaquin Valley, roasting in triple digit 
temperatures even as we speak [or type.] 

Josquin Des Pres: greatest polyphonic composer before Bach.
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From: "David Morris" <fqmorris at gmail.com>
> On 7/27/07, mikebailey at speakeasy.net <mikebailey at speakeasy.net> wrote:
> > Joaquin the parrot
> 
> The boy's name Joachim \jo(a)-chim\ is pronounced wah-KEEN. It is of
> Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "established by God". Short form of
> the Hebrew name Jehoichin. Joaquin Miller was a noted and colorful
> 19th-century poet-adventurer of the American West. According to
> medieval Catholic tradition, Joachim was the name of the Virgin Mary's
> father. Composer Josquin Des Pres; actor Joaquin Phoenix.