Davis sign

An obsolete term of uncertain utility for pallid, empty blood vessels, which was considered an indicator of death, a sign presumably evoked when the decedent’s attendees were unsure of his or her respiratory status.

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This fall has seen outgoing California Governor Gray Davis sign a bill joining California into the compact of states building the Streamlined Sales Tax Project (SSTP).

New push for Internet sales tax ominous for consumers

Gray Davis signs a bill making California the fourth state in the nation to outlaw discrimination against transgendered people.

19 California governor Gray Davis signs a domestic-partnership bill that gives same-sex couples in the state nearly all of the rights that married couples enjoy.

Good news, bad news

6) Office of the Governor, Press Release, "Governor Davis Signs Landmark Corporation Accountability Legislation (October 2, 2003).

An overview of California's 2003 tax shelter and abusive tax shelter legislation

Jimmy Davis signs for Man United with Sir Alex Ferguson, and in action at an under-20 international in 2001.

Tribute football match kicks off; REDDITCH

Jimmy Davis signs up with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson; David Beckham arrives at the funeral of Jimmy Davis in Redditch, Worcestershire, yesterday