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This is what I wrote. Any help is very much appreciated!
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As soon as I started towork inthe areaof conservationof cultural heritage six yearsago, I could see the extreme shortage of trained professionals in thearea of conservation of wall paintings. The few professionalsworking in this field are trained abroad, because there are nospecialized courses in conservation of wall paintings in Brazil.
I have been very muchinterested in this subject and I took a course called"Identification, restoration and conservation of wall paintings"in early 2009, lasting 20h. The course, unfortunately, was moretheoretical than practical and just .... the outline of theprinciples, traditional techniques of mural painting, diagnosticmethods, material characterization, documentation and record systemsand methods of pictorial reintegration (see attached certificate).Despite its short duration, it was a first approach to the theme andI get much more fascinated by that.
In fact, as anarchitect at the Departmentof Historic Heritage (DPH) of the Municipality of Sao Paulo,I have been in frequent dialogue with restoration specialists in thisarea and, somehow, taking that course helped me. So I can see howimportant is for me to get the MA offered inConservation of Wall Painting at The Courtauld Institute of Art andturn myself into an expert muralrestorer/conservator.
I believe I can get themost out of the course and disseminate the knowledge acquired inBrazil. On one hand, I have personally missing a more practicalperformance, since I love the dynamics of the construction site andalways had the taste and the ability to work with the manual. On theother hand, the prospect of performing academic research atthis level on this subject seems challenging. I haveexpectations about the potential of this Master in my academiccareer, because I see it as a way of entering a land not yet exploredby researches in Brazil. Consequently, this work could contribute tothe enrichment of a culture of conservation of wall paintings in mycountry.
Finally, I would pointout that with the lack of courses like this in Brazil, there are fewwho can afford to pay for their education abroad, since our currencyis devalued against the dollar, euro or pound, for example. A baglike the one offered by this program, with the prestige and qualityof internationally recognized Courtald Institute of Art, becomes,therefore, more than ever, a great opportunity for improvement. ThusI say here that being accepted in this selection process, will carryout the proposed activities for the course with any interest, effortand commitment that I have been searching for my whole career.
Thanking you for yourattention, I renew my vows of esteem and consideration,


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The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the scene for the final race of the Western Fuel Altereds series. Thirteen drivers showed for the final race trying for the eight spots.
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the scene for the final race of the Western Fuel Altereds series. Thirteen drivers showed for the final race trying for the eight spots.
Saturday qualifying was quite eventful with several WFA records. First round Lyle Greenberg in his Amsoil sponsored altered set the stage by setting a new WFA ET record with a stellar 6.58 proving that he was the man to beat and taking home the RBS superchargers low qualifier award. Second round turned out to be the longest round in WFA history as Maroney scattered parts in a fireball and created a long cleanup. Following the cleanup, Dean Oberg decided to do his part with track prep by laying down a 1000 ft burnout and win the Good Vibrations Burnout award. Kevin Knowles tried to knock Lyle off his pedestal and ran a nice 6.59 while proceeding to raise the WFA speed record to 216 MPH! That set the field with Greenberg's 58 on top rounded out by Rob Winefsky's 7.27.
Sunday morning sunny skies make for great eliminations. First round Hal Rishton in the Heaven Bound II, who had been running career best numbers all weekend, laid down a 6.72 to take out the champ Dean Oberg. While alternate Ed Middlebrook advanced after Becky Sylvester had staging problems. Second round Middlebrook made Knowles earn his keep, by cutting .004 rt for the Torco quick reaction time award, but the fuel car ran hard on the top end and drove around him in the lights. Hal Rishton, having a great weekend, cut a light on Greenberg, with both cars running 6.80's Hal never looked back to advance into the final. That paired up Hal Rishton and Kevin Knowles in the final. This being the first final round appearance for either team, the anticipation was high. When the tree dropped, Kevin got the whole shot and stretched it out for the win! Congratulations to the Neese-n-Knowles team for their first WFA win.
Following the event, the WFA held a BBQ where Dean Oberg was crowned as the series champion for the second year in a row, taking two wins along the way. In a very close points battle Sheldon Lofgreen and Jerry Hall were also rewarded with second and third place trophies. Thanks to all the teams, tracks and sponsors for a very successful race season.

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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 114 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
We've designed an application that reminds people of their happy moments (which they send us via text message).
Yes, it's that fucking simple.
I'm going to be available this next few days to help mould early submissions. I'll also be answering any questions/filling in more of the brief as needed. What specific questions do you have for me that I could answer here?
(Also, I've uploaded two images of pieces of art that could make for good starting points – think a little less melancholy/more playful than the Dawson piece, more concrete than the van Doesburg one.)
Think Oprah. And James Frey's A Million Little Pieces. Except not nearly as lame/fake/etc.
(It's a really general audience, but the whole positive-happy-joy movement is what we're all about.)
We need a PSD landing page template for the product. We hope to attract early adopters to our mailing list to be invited when we launch widely.
It needs to have an email field. Optional fields are "name" and "how did you hear about us?"
Aside from that, have at it. It just needs to be happy/playful!
Landing page. To convert visitors to signups!
As mentioned before, one form field is required (*), the other two are optional:
- Email*
- Name
- How did you hear about us?
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Being physically active has fewer risks than being inactive. But, it's important to be aware of issues to take account of when you begin to be more active.
Which activities are best for you can be affected by the type of cancer, your treatments and any other conditions you have. If you are in any doubt, get advice from your doctor.


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Subtle yet palpable tension exists between the desire to put quarterback Robert Griffin III back on the field for Week One of the 2013 season and Griffin's objective of ensuring his long-term health.
Recently, Griffin added an unmistakable asterisk to the "All In For Week One" tagline of a new ad campaign, pointing out that he won't compromise his career in order to return for the first game of the coming football season. Dr. James Andrews, who openly fretted about the team's decision to let Griffin play with a bad knee (not long before the knee imploded), has since proclaimed the Griffin is "way ahead of schedule."
A person close to Griffin has suggested, under the cover of anonymity, that the time has come to take a more low-key approach.
"I don't understand why we're talking about how close he is to playing or not right now," the source told Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. "Let him just get better; there's a long way to go."
Any talk about Griffin's rehab and recovery creates hope that he'll be ready to go when the season begins. And that's something about which the networks are reportedly curious as the jockeying for the best slate of games commences.
"Again, it's been like six weeks; what are we doing this for?" the source told Cole regarding the talk of Griffin's recovery. "He's not running yet. . . . It's ridiculous to talk about."
The source is right. And it's odd, to say the least, that Dr. Andrews is expressing cockeyed optimism only weeks after he came off as prescient for attempting to press the "caution" button regarding Griffin's injured knee.
Griffin will be ready when he's ready. Putting him on the field at anything less than 100 percent would be even more foolish than leaving him on the field against the Seahawks when he was bad limping and increasingly ineffective.
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Last spring we finished our basement, and it's been WONDERFUL to have completed.
From a decor standpoint, I'd say we're more in a "holding pattern" with the current design, until I figure out how to reconcile my design aesthetic with Mr.V's desire for "Sports! Sports Everywhere!" without the room ending up looking like this:
or something similar.
[Am I the only gal with a husband whose idea of a "dream room" looks like a team memorabilia shop barfed all over the place? Just me? Hmm. Well then.]
So until I come up with the grand scheme for the room, I needed to tackle a project that has been bugging me from day 1 - the darned drapes.
We have 2 daylight windows in the basement, which is great for letting light in.
However, on day 2 of completed construction, I discovered one of the neighbor kiddos, peering in to the [treatment-free] window. Now, while that's pretty harmless, I thought we should probably get some window coverings up, stat, since I didn't feel like advertising this as "hey, come on in and grab these!" to people with perhaps more sinister intentions.
So, I bought some nice, simple curtains and got 'em up on that window. Since I wasn't certain exactly *how* this room would end up, I went with white, since they would coordinate with the slipcovers I made for the couch and chair.
The curtains were nice.
And Fine.
But one thing TOTALLY bugged me...
We rarely, if ever, close this door. So this is how it stands 99% of the time. A lovely, painted, creamy ivory door (which isn't that dark in person, by the way. But even so, there's still a definite difference between the two) and crisp, bright white curtains.
Maybe it's the pregnancy, but I couldn't deal.
So, out they came. I have plans for those curtains elsewhere in the house, so not to worry.
I found these pretty drapes at Pier 1 (and they're currently on sale!) - they're the perfect blend of the blue that I've got in the pillows on the sofa and chair, and the ivory in the door and trim. AND they're lined, which is nice when trying to keep away prying eyes.
Like most curtains, these came with the typical pole-pocket tabs on the back (which is what I used to hang the plain white ones).
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There's no way around it. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross had an excellent July.
The former 4th District congressman is now sitting with a campaign chest full of cash and a clear path to the nomination after his primary rival dropped out of the race.
That is remarkable considering only a few months ago Ross was not even a candidate. As 2012 closed, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel was considered the favorite in the Democrats' plan to hold the Governor's Mansion after term-limited Gov. Mike Beebe leaves office.
Although Ross had considered running for governor, he announced last year that he had instead chosen to enjoy the quiet life of the private sector.
But McDaniel's personal failings became public, and not long afterward he concluded that a long primary and general election would only continue the focus on the problem. Despite being the clear Democratic primary front-runner with more than $1 million in his campaign account, he exited the race before it really began.
McDaniel's exit led to the immediate entry of former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. But for a multitude of reasons, there never seemed to be any excitement for a Halter race for governor. Part of it had to do with the maverick personality of Halter, who showed no reluctance to buck the Democratic establishment.
It is hard to put a finger on exactly where the animosity between the Democratic Party establishment and Halter began.
Part of it goes back to the 2006 gubernatorial election when Halter flirted with the idea of opposing then-Attorney General Mike Beebe before opting for the lieutenant governor's race instead. That was exacerbated by his campaign against incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln in the Democratic primary in 2010.
For whatever reason, state Democrats simply do not like Halter and did not warm to the idea of him as the party standard bearer for the 2014 gubernatorial election. That led to the party faithful begging Ross to leave his comfortable private job and jump back into the race, which he did in April after a brief break.
In 2010, Beebe and then-Congressman Ross were just about the only Arkansas Democrats able to survive the Republican tidal wave. Democrats are hopeful Ross can continue that in 2014 as he runs for what he is basically attempting to sell as Beebe's third term.
In July, we found out that the Democratic Party delivered on promised support for Ross by filling his campaign account with nearly $2 million. Most of these funds were designated for his primary campaign.
With barely one-tenth of that level of support, Halter saw the handwriting on the wall and bowed out gracefully.
"Since we announced our gubernatorial campaign, another strong candidate has entered the primary election and in order to avoid a divisive primary and to help unite the Democratic Party, I am ending my campaign for governor. I congratulate Mike Ross on a great start to his campaign and I will be working hard to elect him and other Democratic nominees for office in the coming election," Halter said in an email to supporters.
But Halter has not said if he will seek another opportunity in politics like he did in 2006. Some in his party are encouraging him to challenge incumbent Republican Congressman Tim Griffin in Central Arkansas. I imagine Halter is testing whether the encouragement would translate into tangible support if he decided to pursue it.
Either way, Ross is certainly sitting in the catbird seat for what is really a recent entrance into the governor's race. Fortunately for Republican Asa Hutchinson, there is no real credible opponent in his Republican primary. Neither of the two announced primary opponents — businessman Curtis Coleman and state Rep. Debra Hobbs of Rogers — has yet to show any ability to compete.
Hutchinson also has time to catch up on the fundraising. But trailing Ross by about $1 million, that needs to happen sooner rather than later for him to be competitive.
Jason Tolbert is an accountant and conservative political blogger. His blog — The Tolbert Report — is linked at ArkansasNews.com. His e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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A single day in Paris changes the lives of three Americans as they each set off to explore the city with a French tutor, learning about language, love, and loss as their lives intersect in surprising ways.
Josie, Riley, and Jeremy have come to the City of Light for different reasons: Josie, a young high school teacher, arrives in hopes of healing a broken heart. Riley, a spirited but lonely expat housewife, struggles to feel connected to her husband and her new country. And Jeremy, the reserved husband of a renowned actress, is accompanying his wife on a film shoot, yet he feels distant from her world.
As they meet with their tutors—Josie with Nico, a sensitive poet; Riley with Phillippe, a shameless flirt; and Jeremy with the consummately beautiful Chantal—each succumbs to unexpected passion and unpredictable adventures. Yet as they traverse Paris's grand boulevards and intimate, winding streets, they uncover surprising secrets about one another—and come to understand long-buried truths about themselves.
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Ellen Sussman is the author of the novel On a Night Like This. She lived in Paris for five years and now lives with her husband in Northern California.
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"[A] luscious novel of love and longing . . . the narrative feelslight as a glass of rosé at an outdoor café, but its insightscarry the richness of a Burgundy." —People (four stars)
"[A] sexy travelogue . . . sizzling escapist reading."—Entertainment Weekly
"As inviting as the smell of freshly baked croissants wafting from a Parisian café, this is a novel to savor."—Ann Packer, author of The Dive from Clausen's Pier
"Touching, thoughtful, hilarious, and exquisite in its observations, French Lessons—Ellen Sussman's day in Paris with a wonderful collection of characters—is a treat. . . . Très charmant!"—Meg Waite Clayton, author of The Four Ms. Bradwells
"Charming, romantic, and brimming with Sussman's trademark joie de vivre, French Lessons is a novel to savor."—Amanda Eyre Ward, author of Close Your Eyes
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"[An] evocative escape to the City of Love." --Kirkus
"Three Americans explore Paris alongside their attractive French tutors and find themselves caught up in a delightful day of desire in Sussman's second novel… Sussman keeps things fresh with a strong supporting cast and some unexpected insights into the characters' pasts, embracing a soupçon of mystery to go with the scenic strolls and flights of passion." – Publishers Weekly
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The family supports Hot Harry
Harry was busy yesterday. He and his brother visited with injured service personnel in Tidworth -- click here to see those photos if you missed them -- and then he was in London at the Chelsea Flower Show in support of his Sentebale charity's forget-me-not garden. And his family came to support HIM!
Check him out with his dad, Prince Charles, and step-mother, Camilla. Harry apparently worked very closely with organisers in the design and, adorably, Charles teased his son about the project:
"This is the great garden is it, after all that effort? I was wondering if it didn't exist."
The banter between the two seemed really cute too, as Harry joked back:
"If there is anything here which might catch your eye we could probably come to a deal. You can't have it, but we can come to a deal."
And Charles replied feigning exasperation:
"A deal?!"
And then it was grandpa's turn. Prince Philip showed up and Harry told him that they tried to make the garden look like a nightclub dance floor. Scamp. Grandpa actually believed him and was all befuddled, like "really"?
"No, Grandpa, they wouldn't let us."
They ADORE him. And you can see it all over the Queen's face. She ADORES him. She adores the irresistible ginger f-ck-up. I *think* this might be the first time she's been seen with him in public, officially, since he cupped his balls on camera in Vegas...? If I'm wrong, I know you'll tell me.
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For many years now, the humble but magnificent egg has been the target of all who fear LDL cholesterol. The poor egg became a major culprit in our battle to live the good and low cholesterol life.
Somehow I never bought into this argument and for a good many years I have stood outside the madding crowd when it comes to the question of eggs and cholesterol. Considering eggs to be one of the mainstays of the rewarding culinary life, I have tried to point out that many of the charges laid against the efforts of the hens has been little more than an ill-informed brainwashing technique.
It seems that at long last medical research has come around to my non-medical point of view and it seems that eggs in fact do very little in the way of damage to our bodies and well-being. Glory be!!!
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Convert your empty Harvestore or concrete silo for dry grain storage with an aeration package.
Is that empty Harvestore or silo just taking up space when it could be used for dry grain storage? Cady in Tampico, IL, has an aeration package that will help you make the most of that empty space.
The package is designed to convert Harvestores or concrete silos with diameters from 17 to 40 ft. and heights up to 90 ft. for dry grain storage. Company owner Randy Cady says installation takes about 28 to 35 hrs., depending on the diameter of the silo, and does not cause structural damage. The structure can also be returned to its original condition at any time.
Package features. Grain is fully aerated through the system's engineered aerated floor, which limits the formation of dead air spots where moisture migration can occur.
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Several options are available with the aeration package. An air/unload transition enables the operator to aerate and unload the structure simultaneously. It allows for convenient periodic grain removal and allows the structure to be used as a wet holding system during harvest. A sweep unit, auger filling access door, temperature monitoring system and a direct truck-loading option are also available.
Cady says that you can begin converting to dry grain storage with this system starting at ¤0.24 /bu.
Living proof. This system has been on the market since 1980, and Cady says demand for it fluctuates with the volume of grain produced in any given year.
Morrey DeSutter of DeSutter Farms in Woodhull, IL, installed the system in five Harvestores, ranging from 42 to 90 ft. tall, on his operation. He had feeder cattle, but then decided to convert to grain farming. The Harvestores were already in place, so converting them to dry grain storage was a logical choice. "They work just as good as a grain bin," DeSutter claims.
After installing the company's aeration system and a continuous-flow dryer system, he found he has storage for up to 200,000 bu. using all but one silo. He uses the remaining silo for wet storage. He says he's saved money because he didn't have to build new bins. Contact Cady Inc., Dept. FIN, 383 Hwy. 92, Tampico, IL 61283, 815/438-5678 209.


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A 40 Under 40 Q&Aby Richard Paige • February 24, 2014 Share:
Below is a Q & A session with Aman Brar, Bob Shaver and Wes Zirkle, the three Wabash men named to the Indianapolis Business Journal's 2014 40 Under 40 list of young achievers. Brar is president of Apparatus. Shaver is a social entrepreneur with a focus on creating a tastier, healthier, and more sustainable food system. Zirkle is the executive vice president of Just Marketing, Inc., a motorsports marketing firm.
1.) The three Wabash men on this list certainly are varied in their experiences. Please describe how important it was to you that Wabash let you experience things and find your own way to success?
Brar: The liberal arts experience at Wabash set the framework for my understanding of the world. The diverse academic, athletic, and leadership experiences were critical to my development.
Shaver: Everyone follows their own path. I came to Wabash as a physics major, and left with a degree in Religion. Now I work on food issues. If Wabash hadn't supported me to switch majors, pledge a fraternity, host a radio show, and live in South America, I am sure it would have taken me much longer to find my way.
Zirkle: One of the most important things I learned at Wabash was to be comfortable doing unordinary things. Selecting Wabash was probably the first unordinary thing I did. The next was never practicing in a law firm. I am probably just one of a handful of active practicing attorneys who haven't billed a single hour in their careers. And that bothered me at one point. I started my career and spent almost 5 years at CMG Worldwide as Corporate Counsel. I then moved to JMI to start its legal department. A couple of years in I thought, "Am I a real lawyer… should I move to a law firm since I have never tried the traditional route?" I didn't and I am glad I followed my gut and stayed in-house.
My wife and I joke that our parents are going to be so angry when they find out we've been pretending to be adults. We just don't feel like "pushing 40" ought to feel. I am blessed to have accomplished so much before my 40th birthday. I suppose in that regard Wabash has also taught me to be comfortable with who I am and to have confidence in myself—I don't have the grey hair that somebody in my professional position should have. But what you do is much more important than fitting some predetermined mold.
2.) How did you blaze your own trail? Where did you have that "Ah-Ha" moment when you knew you were on the right path?
Brar: I was fortunate to have my "Ah-Ha" moment early in my career. Experiencing Silicon Valley soon after Wabash was immediate reinforcement of my desire to pursue a career in technology.
Shaver: I found my niche after leaving Wabash, while working as a management consultant on the east coast. I didn't even know what a management consultant was when I applied for the job! Fresh off a theology degree and a stint roasting coffee in South Africa, I had to really dust off my math skills for the interview. But in that work I discovered how exciting a career in the social sector can be. There is a sea change underway in the sector - a slow convergence of the for-profit and nonprofit worlds, with the best of each rubbing off on the other. It's a place where smart, motivated people can apply their passion and intelligence to pressing social problems - and to make a respectable, challenging career of it!
Zirkle: Wow, that's a difficult question to answer. I never thought I would end up practicing law. I was a Religion major at Wabash. I loved the study of Religion but I knew it wasn't going to be a solid career for me. I went to law school to kill time; I figured I would "learn how to think like a lawyer" and then do something else. I think not having a preconception of "what I wanted to be when I grow up" helped me to keep an open mind. While in law school, instead of doing traditional things — and, really, the correct things — like Moot Court and Law Review, I coached the Wabash rowing team and managed a friend's band. It was working with the band where I unintentionally found my calling. I learned that I absolutely loved the business of entertainment. I was a crappy salesman… which is why I didn't book great gigs. But I daydreamed about what the deals would look like if they ever got a record deal… that fascinated me. When I interviewed at CMG, the head of the legal department, Jonathan Faber (a Wittenberg graduate whose father-in-law is a Wabash grad, Lee McNeely '62), was—and is—a professional musician. We really spent the interview talking about bands. Jonathan hired me as a law clerk and gave me my start; he taught me the art of practicing intellectual property in the sports and entertainment field. It's really more about the business than it is about the law. We were always focused on taking infringements, which could have been lawsuits, and turning them into "reverse licensing" deals. I absolutely loved it.
When I was younger I would tell law students that I got lucky. I now know that I wasn't lucky. I followed what truly interested me and put myself in a position to be lucky. Paul's band, which hasn't existed in close to 15 years, probably started my career.
3.) What do you think is the biggest factor in being able to reach this level of success at a relatively young age?
Brar: To steal from Jim Collins (author of Good to Great), worry about "who" more than "what." I was fortunate to work for and with great people early in my career. I learned from them then and I am still learning from them now. Recent graduates too often are focused on title, salary, or brand name of the company and I fundamentally believe they should focus on working with people they believe in and in an environment where they will be forced to learn with intensity.
Shaver: Luck! (laughs) Specifically, I was fortunate to start my career in a role that got me exposure to leadership teams and boards of large, high-impact nonprofit organizations. It takes most people years of working their way up inside an organization before they get a seat in the board room, so that opportunity really accelerated my development. Just being in the room to discuss strategy at this level taught me a lot about how decisions are made within organizations and connected me with the best thinking in the field.
Zirkle: Wisdom. I hope that doesn't sound arrogant, but having a really strong sense of ethics and good judgment has served me well. Age brings experience. Young people certainly have experiences that can be valuable, but it just takes time to store a library of broad experiences that are useful to others. But wisdom is that thing which makes people say, "there's something about that guy… I can't quite say what it is." For me, that has meant listening more than talking. That doesn't mean I'm silent. But lots of people talk too much. When I speak, I try to make it matter; and silence makes a voice that much stronger.
4.) What's the real value in being named to a list like this?
Brar: The list is a reminder of 39 individuals from whom I have a lot to learn.
Shaver: I have been back in Indianapolis less than two years. For most of that time I was focused on projects outside of Indiana. Several of my pledge brothers and friends from Wabash stayed here and have done so much for this city, earning distinction and having an incredible impact here. I feel like I could easily populate a 40 Under 40 list of people who are all more accomplished and impressive than I am. So for me, right now, a real value in being named to a list like this is in motivating me to prove that they made a good choice, by continuing to make a positive impact.
Zirkle: That's also a tough one because I was just honored with the award. Time may change my answer but, for now, I think the value is validation. You can only go you own way so far without asking "am I too far off the beaten path… does any of this really matter… should I have done this differently?" Recognition like 40 Under 40 serves as validation that my gut was right and that my path was worth taking.
5.) What about your story do you think would be most beneficial for current or future Wabash students to know?
Brar: Challenge yourself academically and push yourself to do things outside of your comfort zone. I benefitted immensely from challenging myself and starting early. I knew quantitative skill was important to technology companies so I looked for quantitative rigor in my courses. I wanted a great story to tell when interviewing for full time jobs, so I made sure to have an internship every summer until graduation. I knew telling my story effectively would be important to making an impression, so I would jump at the opportunity to lead discussions. I've been a firm believer in the notion that what separates professional from amateurs is practice, so I started practicing early and it has paid off.
Shaver: The subject of your degree matters a lot less than you think. Eight years ago, I was getting a degree from Divinity School and preparing to become a high school religion teacher. I thought that was a good fit for me. It wasn't. Fortunately, I came to that realization quickly. Every step since then has taken me further away from my training, but closer to my calling. What the world needs is people who care and can solve problems. Very few of those problems require knowledge that can only be learned in a classroom. And very few people have learned enough about themselves as teenagers to pick the degree that aligns with their calling. That's why we have liberal arts!
Zirkle: It sounds cliché… but maybe clichés exist because they are right. But everybody—not just Wabash men—should be true to themselves. That's first. Not to be morbid, but when you are an old man looking back in your life, what matters is if you were happy and you made others happy. Wabash would call it to "live humanely." Don't use that advice as an excuse to be a bum. There is nothing noble about being useless. But whatever you do, do it because that's what you want to do. Don't go to law school because you are a third-generation lawyer. Go because you want to. And damn it, do it with a smile on your face. If you are true to yourself and you can't wait to wake up every morning and live life, then you'll find that you are living with a happy heart. There's nothing better. And I'm talking about living all aspects of life with a happy heart… this isn't just career advice.
Second, be open to new ideas, new experiences, and push yourself beyond your comfort zone. That last one is something that my wife has pushed me to do and she was been absolutely right. My joining the Board of Directors of the United Methodist Foundation of Indiana was one of those moments. I was referred to them by a woman at my church. The President of the Foundation interviewed me. In time, when I got the invitation to join, it wasn't an automatic yes. I knew it would be work and I didn't know if I was ready. I have a busy career, three children, and an awesome wife, and I didn't want to neglect any of that. But with my wife's support, I jumped in and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience so far. And nothing of the things that matter have suffered as a result.


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Bucs take on A-Sun foe UNF, Dartmouth
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2013) – The No. 68 ETSU men's tennis team opens the newly built ETSU Tennis Complex this weekend, hosting No. 75 North Florida and Dartmouth.
ETSU (5-4, 1-0 A-Sun) welcomes UNF (8-6, 2-0 A-Sun) to Johnson City on Friday, playing the first-ever match on the new outdoor courts at 11 a.m. Dartmouth (6-8) comes to town Saturday. First serve against the Big Green is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Friday's matchup will be ETSU's first in three weeks. The Bucs' last contest came March 1, defeating USC Upstate in their conference opener, 5-2.
The Ospreys represent the sixth nationally ranked opponent on ETSU's schedule. Through five matches, ETSU is 2-3 against the nation's best, defeating then-No. 71 UL-Lafayette, 4-2, and then-No. 60 Georgia State, 4-0. In fact, seven of the Bucs' nine matches have come against teams currently inside the ITA national poll. ETSU holds a 3-4 record in those matches.
Sophomore Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) boasts the best Buccaneer record heading into this weekend's play. Ribeiro stands at 19-11 overall, 4-4 dual, contesting all eight of his dual matches at the No. 2. ETSU's top singles player, Jesus Bandres (Caracas, Venezuela) stands 12-10 overall, 6-2 dual, with a 2-1 record against nationally ranked opponents. Bandres was named A-Sun Player of the Week in late February after defeating then-No. 29 Nathan Pasha of UGA.
North Florida has won its last six matches, including its first two in A-Sun play by 7-0 shutouts over Kennesaw State and Mercer. UNF's last loss came February 21, 6-1, to then-No. 20 Baylor. Over the course of its winning streak, the Ospreys have defeated nationally ranked Miami (Fla.) and South Alabama.
UNF's top singles player, Moritz Buerchner, is 5-7 through the spring season with a 2-6 mark against nationally ranked opponents. All of Buerchner's 12 singles decisions of come at No. 1. Julien Belair boasts the best spring record of 9-5.
Dartmouth plays at Radford on Friday before heading to the Tri-Cities and has lost its last two. Tuesday, the Big Green were swept, 7-0, by UNC Wilmington before being edged, 4-3, at Elon.
Justin Chan – DU's No. 5 and 6 singles player – carries a team-best 4-1 record in five completed dual matches. Chan has won his last two, is 2-1 at the No. 5 and 2-0 at No. 6. Xander Centenari is Dartmouth's No. 1 singles player, 8-10 overall, 3-3 dual. Centenari has also won his last two, is 2-2 at the No. 1 and 1-1 at the No. 2.
Full recaps of each match will be posted at the end of each day to ETSUBucs.com.
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KeenSpot Entertainment (the guys behind KeenSpace) has noticed a few fake emails supposedly comming from a keenspace.com or support.keenspot.com address. These usually have a *.pif, *.exe, *.com, or *.scr attachment to them.
DO NOT RUN THESE ATTACHMENTS! They're a virus!
We are looking into one message that bounced back, and will be coordinating with the responsible ISP.
In addition, we will always ID Ourselves as "KeenSpot Entertainment," and will never use "Keenspace.com support team." You know us as the KeenSpace Admins and the Space Wranglers, and we'll keep saying that we're them. You also know us specifically -- Myself (Kelly/STrRedWolf) and Kisai, as well as Nate, Gav, Teri, and Chris. We also will *NEVER* give you an executable program in an email attachment.
We do remind folks to keep their anti-virus software up to date and to run it constantly. Which reminds me, I have to contact my aunt in Nova Scotia, I think she's got a live one...


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Apple iPad vs. Blackberry PlayBook 2.0, which should you buy?
BlackBerry has just released their new PlayBook 2.0 OS upgrade and CrackBerry has done an unbelievable job covering every pixel of it. Most interesting to iMore readers is Gary Mazo's incredibly comprehensive, finely detailed iPad 2 vs. BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 comparison. Gary covers everything you need to know about user interface and experience, apps an organization, multi-tasking, personal information management, media handling, email/messaging, eReading, photography and videography, web browsing, and gaming.
Here's Jared DiPane's multi-tasking comparison video.
Overall, each does certain things better than the other, and that means each will better suit a different type of user. If you're heavily invested in the Apple or BlackBerry ecosystem, that will no doubt influence your choice as well.
The scores might change slightly in a month, when Apple's iPad 3 is out and on the shelves, but the core truth will remain the same -- the iPad is the dominant tablet on the market, but for it's price, the PlayBook packs an incredible punch. Arguably, if you want a 7-inch, lower cost tablet, the PlayBook now packs the most punch, and best value on the market.
Gary nails this:
At $199.00, the PlayBook is a steal. No, it doesn't do everything the iPad 2 does. However, it does much of what the iPad does and does it better. In other areas, the capabilities of the PlayBook will only grow. With iPad 3 around the corner, we still don't know how high the bar will be set in the future but we are eager to find out!
Check out his complete knock-down, drag-out, function-by-function iPad vs. PlayBook comparison, as well as Adam Zeis' full BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 walkthrough, and then come back and let us know what you think -- does PlayBook 2.0 make Blackberry a tablet contender?
Source: CrackBerry.com


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I'm traveling today to the Moonlight & Magnolia's conference in Atlanta. My book is done (yeah!) and I'll be starting revisions tomorrow on the plane (and no, I don't have revision grief, I live for revisions.)
Because I won't be able to check in until tonight, I'm posting an assignment my 14-year-old daughter Kelly, a freshman in honors English and reviewer for RT Book Reviews, wrote for her summer reading assignment.
All freshmen were required to read ENDER'S GAME by Orson Scott Card, a 1985 science fiction classic that won both the Nebula and Hugo awards. From Amazon:
Intense is the word for Ender's Game. Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human species. To make sure humans win the next encounter, the world government has taken to breeding military geniuses — and then training them in the arts of war… The early training, not surprisingly, takes the form of 'games'… Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses; he wins all the games… He is smart enough to know that time is running out. But is he smart enough to save the planet?
Kelly had to write several papers, but one stood out because it's also an exercise that authors use: write a scene from another character's point-of-view. This skill is important because sometimes when we have a scene that just isn't working, it's not that the scene itself is bad, it's that we're using the wrong character to tell it. I've often changed POV in revisions because either the pacing was off, or the characters were put under the wrong light. WHO tells the scene is almost as important as the scene itself.
Kelly chose to write from Bonzo's POV right before Ender kills him. (Bonzo is Ender's primary rival — he won all the games before Ender arrived at the Battle School.)
How dare that arrogant little SOB! Who the hell does he think he is? Waltzing right into Battle School, doesn't even need to go through what the rest of us went through—the groveling, vying for the highest position, praise from teachers, clawing our way to the top just for a lousy position in an army of snot-nosed rats who think they know better? Who's he to prance right on through the games with his drone of an army, to be picked out of all the rest of us to be given new games, every day—nothing is too big or challenging for Ender, oh no, he can do it, he can defeat two armies at once, most likely cheating his way through everything. And at the end of the day, he probably goes home and whines that he's tired, it was a long, hard day for him and his soldiers.
I'll show him a hard day. I am the one who deserves everything they're throwing at this kid. He didn't go through half of what I went through to get here today! He's not the one who must prove to everyone at home, especially Father, that he can defeat the buggers. I'm the third who was cast out, who had to show everyone that I deserve to be at this school, to be the historical Commander who defeats the Buggers. To get out of that hell of a home where I had to prove I was worthy of anything. If that shit for brains kid gets into Command school before he's ten like everyone says he is…he won't because I'm going to kill him. Rip those tiny limbs apart so he won't be controlling an army any time soon because he's dead. I'm going to get him, when his snot faced army isn't huddling around trying to protect their leader, their master.
I've been hunting for every opportunity, and finally found it when his whole army was walking to the mess hall. When Bernard told me our comrade saw Ender leaving for the showers alone, he was as good as gone. It would be hopelessly easy, seven older, larger, soldiers, against a scrawny little puke. His brains could not help him this time, not in the art of classic war.
We entered the showers quietly, but he heard us. He should.
Anticipate it, Ender, because there's nothing you can do about it.
Bernard snatches his towel from the rack and shares a quiet chuckle with the others. Clever, he has more brains than I gave him credit for.
Ender opened the curtain and looked at us, calling out a delightful, "Ho!"
I almost smacked him in that little puny face of his right then and there but I knew it had to wait. Let him fear us, savor the fact that he was about to die, and nothing, no one could help him now. I almost didn't hear him say, "Your move," until Bernard replied, "This is no game. We're tired of you, Ender. You graduate today. On ice."
The brains I'd given Bernard credit for lost all points. But Ender wasn't afraid of them, I could tell. His gaze was locked on mine. He knew why I was here, knew his fate. Let him. My feet fought to stay where they were planted while I desperately wanted to knock his skull into the tiles so his blood pours down the drain, to be filtered and consumed by the whole school tomorrow.
But then—then the little bastard brings up my father, how he would be proud of me, for fighting a naked boy in a shower with six friends. How dare he bring up my father! How the hell does he know anything? He doesn't. He's trying to make me back down because he's afraid.
Well I'm not scared, Ender. And my honor? Trust me, it will be restored when your blood is poured.
Bernard makes a joke, but I don't hear it. Everyone laughs, except Ender and I. I'm contemplating how to get this done as clean and efficiently as possible, when he brings up my father again. How I'll go home and tell him how I managed to kill a defenseless boy and how terrifying he was. That drew the line. He's trying to save himself, he's afraid, he knows he'll die. I'm not taking any of that shit.
I tell the boys to shut up and stand back. He wants to do this naked, wet, and alone? Fine. We will, I tell him as I take off my uniform. You're such a genius, you figure out how to defeat me. Then I order the others to watch the door. After that, he just stands there, sizing me up. Yup, that's right, I'm bigger, stronger. I can't help that, but it sure does come to my advantage. I'll let him have the first move. Let that arrogant little brain think he has a chance.
Then, then he doesn't say anything, the only move he makes is to turn on all the faucets. What the hell is he trying to do? I'm not afraid of hot water, I tell him. Then, just as I'm about to lunge and grab his arms, there was a voice at the door.
"Stop it!" If that was a teacher, he was in for a shit load of hell. But then the boys drag in Dink Meeker. "Stop it!" he cries, "Don't hurt him!"
I should have expected that. He was part of Ender's little posse—no, cult—of followers. He was bound to notice our absence from the mess hall. Well, Dink Meeker can't save his little leader this time, no one can. I have him, right here, and no one is about to stop me.
"Why not?" I ask him. "Why shouldn't I kill the little snot who's humiliated all of us, one time or another?"
I hated him for what he said next. I'm a bugger lover if I let him die, because Ender's the one to defeat him. I'm a traitor, and I deserve to die if I kill him. Then my boys knock him out.
Damn it, Ender's the traitor! He's the one who took everything from me and made it his own, turned everything he touched into gold! I was next in line for Command school, I was that Commander! I will defeat the buggers after he's gone. He's not the only one with a brain in this place I'll kill him for saying that, just like I'll kill those damn buggers!
After they leave, Ender shows he's afraid. He pleads for me not to hurt him. Yes, finally, he submits, realizes he's got nothing left. This is how I will restore my honor.
I leap for him, but the rest goes by in a blur. I try to grab him, but he's too slippery, and I fall. He's about to make his move when I shift to lunge for him, our heads in line…then there's pain coursing through my head, I stagger, and see blood on my hands, and fall. Somehow, he's made me weaker. Excruciating pain, I can't see…I'll get you later, just let me lie here…
Another jab, a kick, so much pain…and then a sharp, horrific pain.
I can't think. I don't feel anything. The steam, it's so hot. Can't breathe, can't feel … no more pain …
Father I tried. I tried to be the best. I'm sorry.
Well that's just too bad. You should have done better, Bonito.
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Pretty amazing, don't you agree? Even if you haven't read the book, you can get a strong sense of both the story and the conflict.
Comment below — on the story, on point-of-view, on writing exercises, on the weather — on whatever you want! And one commenter will receive a copy of my new anthology of humorous horror stories, BLOOD LITE II: OVERBITE, by the Horror Writers Association and edited by the talented Kevin J. Anderson –with stories by yours truly, Heather Graham, Kelley Armstrong, and many more! I've read a couple of the stories when I got my copy, and they are fun. It was just released this week!


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I think we have a missing person here. Does anyone know when Charlie coming back from his journey?
I was going to ask this question to him, but I have a question about repair on my leading edge. My Nitro has a 3 cm rip on the leading edge, and no damage to the bladder itself, however. Can this be fixed simply placing a repair kit/patches on the both sides, evenly? Or I'd better ask someone to fix the rip as it may become bigger. Any recommendation very much appreciated!
I think Charlie will be back midweek or so. It might be OK to patch it on both sides, but it will be a weak area in all probability, so if it slams down onto the water leading edge first, it may blow out in that area. Might be better to have it professionally repaired.....
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Anyone that keeps track of days on the calendar knows that the holiday season is directly upon us. This means the year 2011 is coming to a close and 2012 is only a few days away. Now for some producers, this may be a good feeling and they are ready to turn the page and take on the New Year. For others, they may be looking for a little more time to wrap up a few tasks they were hoping to get done this year. Where ever you may be at regarding your dairy operation, this is the time to plan and be ready for 2012.
As a dairy farm manager starts planning for the 2012 year, there will need to be new goals set for the operation. Setting goals helps make the planning process worthwhile to assure the plan is addressing the objectives desired. Then, an action plan for each goal needs to be written down that helps describe how those goals are going to be accomplished.
There are several ways to think about goals. A goal can be something as simple as making sure to take at least one week away from the dairy operation during the year. Goals can also be very complex such as lowering a herd's somatic cell count or decreasing the percentage of calves treated for scours. Simple goals are going to only take a short time to put a plan in place and to see the end result. For complex goals, it could take a great deal of time and commitment from everyone involved in the operation. For example, to reduce the number of calves that are being treated for scours the solution is going to have multiple levels of application to get there. First, a manager could start with assessing the calf hutches or stalls and working to make sure they are staying clean enough. Then, put protocols in place to maintain the conditions that are always acceptable. The next level that may need to be worked on is newborn calf protocol as some management changes could help get them off to a healthier start. There may be other changes to consider and this list of management practices needed can continue to grow until the dairy manager feels the goal has been reached.
Many have heard of a SMART goal. It is a great way to help get started writing goals for a new year. SMART is an acronym for goal setters that means the following:
S - Specific
M - Measureable
A - Attainable
R - Relevant
T - Time-bond
For each goal that is written for the dairy business, ask the question for each of the letters in the acronym (is it specific?, is it measureable?, etc.). This will help to further assess and refine the goal and make it more meaningful. This also increases the chance of the goal being successful within the designated time frame set to reach that goal.
There are other items that should be considered when planning next year's goals.
* When setting goals, everyone that is going to be affected by the goal or involved to help attain that goal, should be included in the writing of that goal.
* Be sure that goals are written down. This is the number one reason for goals not being successful.
* It is best to hang the goals in a place that everyone is going to see them. For most dairy operations, that is going to be in the milk room or break room.
* Last, revisit the goals several times a year, evaluate the progress for each of them and determine if the goals still remain relevant. Changing a goal is not a form of failure; it is recognizing that a situation has changed or it was not a true fit for the concern that needed to be addressed.
For dairy farmers, looking ahead and planning for the future is something that many just do without realizing that they are even practicing it. However, a good manager that is planning for the success of their operation, involving others and writing down a plan must not be avoided. This is important to make the best use of everyone's time each and every day. Having goals in place communicates to everyone involved what needs to be done and what the plan is to get things accomplished. Having them will help to make the dairy operation more successful in the end.
Looking at 2012, there are going to be some challenges. Yet with planning, they can also provide some great opportunities. Take this time now and plan so you will be able to reap the benefits.
-By Craig Roerick, University of Minnesota Extension


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Lucasfilm introduced the next great villain in the "Star Wars" galaxy at New York Comic-Con.
The Inquisitor takes orders directly from Darth Vader, who has tasked him with hunting down the remaining Jedi Knights. In a new video screened at the end of the Lucasfilm panel at NYCC, "Star Wars Rebels" executive producer Dave Filoni officially revealed the character with design sketches and a sculpted maquette.
The black-clad killer will play a prominent role in the upcoming animated series set to debut in Fall 2014 as a one-hour special on Disney Channel before moving to its home on Disney XD..
Lucasfilm's Pablo Hidalgo hosted the NYCC panel that focused on the Empire and how it is central to the story of "Star Wars Rebels." Hidalgo confirmed that the series takes place about 14 years after the events of "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith," a time in which the Emperor's rule is secure and the Empire is seeking to expand its power to Outer Rim territories.
"That leads Imperial forces to Lothal, a poor planet that initially welcomes the Empire on the promise of security and prosperity," a Lucasfilm presse release reads. "It soon becomes obvious, however, that the Empire does not have Lothal's best interests at heart, as the Imperials exploit its people and begin recruiting young citizens to join TIE fighter and Stormtrooper academies, or to work in the Sienar Fleet Systems factory--which builds TIE fighters--in the planet's capital."
In the video below, Filoni talks about all the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" crew members who are now working on "Rebels."
Stay up to date on "Star Wars" news at starwars.com.
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|Arundhati shot this at our neighbourhood salon after we both had our summer trim. I am off tonight. Will be back after the 24th. I shall miss this space desperately! Adios Blogdosts!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
BCCI : Board of Crooked and Corrupt India
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- ramana venkata kalakata said...
hi very descriptive but too long isnt it?
- June 10, 2013 at 7:25 AM
- Unknown said...
I know you meant well in the previous blog but many misunderstood. It is good you wrote this blog as you have been more sympathetic and understanding.
- June 10, 2013 at 8:18 AM
- Fakir said...
Please tell us more about your periods. or anything that has some connection to your "Holy Hole".
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- June 10, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Firstly Shobhaa, let me reiterate that I agree with your comments on BCCI fully. I had written something on the same lines. Here is the link:
Two little thought about the now lamentably dead kid Jiah Khan.
[1] My knowledge of crime scene protection and unnatural death investigation says [I have some 35 years' experience in this] that the spot is thoroughly checked by the cops. Several days after Jiah was found hanging, they found the suicide note. Great! Were the cops who searched the place and drew the diagram of the crime scene [it is a must in all unnatural deaths] so incompetent that they did not find the suicide note? Does someone want everyone to believe that Jiah wrote the suicide note, hid it somewhere before committing suicide? If that is what the Khan family and/or the cops want everyone gullible in India believe, they have another think coming. It is plain as a pikestaff that whoever had found her hanging body - had an ulterior motive to hide the note. The note has now surfaced because that ulterior motive was not served.
[2] So the note surfaced - and that lays the blame squarely on some whatshisname. Great. In criminal jurisprudence, those who abet a suicide or drive someone to it are also considered culpable. Remember that retired smiling muchchad rascal of a DGP from Haryana who drove that Girhotra girl to suicide? He was hauled over the coals. Should someone not bother to find out the exact circumstances that drove Jiah to suicide and which were the despicable acts on the part of some whatshisname that resulted in this. Finally, should the someone who hid the suicide note and later dug it out also not be questioned please?
I had written something about Aarushi. There are many who keep thanking me because my blog had resulted in the parents of Aarushi facing what they are facing today.
The link:
- June 10, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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- June 10, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Next blog post on 25th ???
- June 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM
- Ayush Roy said...
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- June 11, 2013 at 5:49 PM
- Abhirami Muthu said...
I am glad that you have switched from your usual broad smiles to a more subtle one. It is more natural. Arundhati has used the natural background light beautifully.
- June 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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Romiette and Julio
Sixteen year old Romiette "Romi" Cappelle is an African American teenager living in Cincinatti, Ohio. Plagued by constant dreams of drowning, Romi searches for an understanding of her fear of water and her recurring nightmares. Sixteen year old Julio Montague is a Mexican teenager who has just moved to Cincinnati. Julio hates the cold weather in Ohio and wishes he could move back home to his grandfather's ranch. Julio knows its impossible since his p...
Tears of a Tiger
Andrew Jackson or as his friends called him, Andy was having a great life. Okay, it wasn't really all that great. He had problems with his teachers and his grades, which would cause problems with his parents. Other than that he had a great girlfriend, Kiesha, and three best friends. They were having fun and joking around, not realizing the important things in life. Well, having too much fun can lead into major trouble. Andy's life changed dramatic...


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