But at its core the argument for and against lists like the Dirty Dozen is a question of trust.

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Siemens AG has long been listed on DivestTerror.org as one the "Dirty Dozen" international companies who do business with terrorist-sponsoring governments.

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Frank Gaffney, president of the Center for Security Policy has the list of the so-called "dirty dozen" companies doing business with terror countries.

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On Monday, the Environmental Working Group published the latest version of its "dirty dozen" fruits and vegetables.

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The fact that Mr. Edward's portfolio has been invested in the American Europacific Growth Fund means that he has owned several other Dirty Dozen companies, in addition to Total.

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We headed to Wild Honey, which appeared to be the poshest restaurant in town, and ordered dirty martinis with blue-cheese olives and a dozen local Pine Island oysters with pineapple mignonette.

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