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By AlexieG. GOLD
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mitt Romney is a very strong contender in the republican presidential race. Over the past week, Romney has been touring Iowa trying to pull more voters for the Iowa caucus on Jan...
AlexieG. GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 articles 0 photos 8 comments

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"Do not hide behind the image of who you wish to be, or you will lose sight of who you once were."


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Shimonu BRONZE, Cape Town, Other
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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I always admire those who look good. You know, like model good. Because the hours they spend getting ready are the ones where I’m hunched over a computer like a hermit, desperately trying to hit my count. I never know where they get the time ~ Simone Robinson

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By tmgags96 SILVER
New Boston, New Hampshire
tmgags96 SILVER, New Boston, New Hampshire
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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a drop in the ocean, a change in the weather. i was praying that you and me might end up together..its like wishing for rain as i stand in the desert... you are my heaven ♥

ezraneighbors BRONZE, Glendale, Arizona
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

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As long as you know who you are, does it really matter what other people think about you?

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By Anonymous
Thesecretpoet BRONZE, East Durham, New York
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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Life is too short, so live it well.

JakeRyan221 BRONZE, Jacksonville, Florida
4 articles 0 photos 10 comments

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"Offend the mind to expose the heart"

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By teenink987654321 BRONZE
Chesterfield, New Jersey
teenink987654321 BRONZE, Chesterfield, New Jersey
1 article 0 photos 3 comments
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By Renne,AmberDDD SILVER
Great Valley, New York
Renne,AmberDDD SILVER, Great Valley, New York
9 articles 5 photos 0 comments

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"You can't make lemomade with out the lemons"

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By loveroflife BRONZE
Port Deposit, Maryland
loveroflife BRONZE, Port Deposit, Maryland
2 articles 0 photos 3 comments

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to win you must be willing to do what others are not