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The Teen Lifestyle and Family Magazine... For the Present and Future of Our Youth
Premier Edition 2011
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Dear Readers,
Jordansa Media, LLC introduces Purpose4teens.com. The online and print magazine de-
signed for teens and their parents. Finally, we have a magazine that speaks positively about
teenagers. Whew! Welcome to the premier edition of Purpose4teens. The concept of the
magazine is to provide teens and parents the support they need to create a structured, posi-
tive, balanced lifestyle for the future. So much has been said about the negative aspects of
teen life, we find it only necessary to accentuate the positive. The decisions teens make have
such a significant impact on the success of their lives, we created a magazine which would
provide information on such topics as college planning, entrepreneurship, sports, fitness, fine
arts, homework help and much more.
Purpose4teens is planting positive plans for your teens future. We are dedicated to
providing articles to assist teens as they strive to find their own way. The magazine is also
available online at www.purpose4teens.com. The website features useful community infor-
mation and links to various businesses and articles that share in our common goal. We hope
you will be intrigued when exploring each issue of Purpose4tee ns as we strive to provide valu-
able information to build vital, successful future leaders. We would love to hear your thoughts
for future issues. Purpose4teens believes in
empowering teens for the overall success
of the community. We want to hear your
life stories and plans for the future. Please
feel free to submit your stories to the editor
for a chance to appear in one of our future
editions. Email the editor: michelle@purpo-
se4teens.com or you can mail your letters to:
Jordansa Media, LLC 2801 Wade HamptonBlvd. Suite 115-131 Taylors SC 29687-2781.
Have a wonderful summer,
D. Michelle Jordan
Publisher-Jordansa Media, LLC
From the Editor...
CONGRATULATIONSCLASS OF 2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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Whats Inside....
16 COVER
TEEN SPOTLIGHT
RAYVEN MITCHELL
3 Note From the Editor
6 College Planning Tips
7 Homework Help
8 Making a Hobby a CareerWritten by Patty Wright
10 Spending Time With Your Teen
11 Choosing an Orthodontist
12 Career Spotlight: Barbering
14 Driving Tips
18 Finding a Job
19 Being a Happy Teen
20 Ultra Fit Tips with John DeFendis
24 Readers Contest
24 Mentoring for Success
26 Wardrobe Woes
28 Money & Budgeting
Photos of cover model courtesy ofPhil Hyman Portraiture
Creative Info:
Contributing Writers:
Delores Brown, John DeFendis,
D. Michelle Jordan, Patty Wright
Advertising Sales: D. MIchelle Jordan
Graphic Design: Sarah Standley Designs
Web Design: Top Hats Professional Websites
Photographer: Phil Hyman Portraiture
Publisher: Jordansa Media, LLC
Distribution: 10,000 bi monthly copies distributed in
the upstate of SC and parts of GA and NC.
864-386-3151
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1) Review your courses with your highschool guidance counselor.
2) Prepare a list of questions to ask college
representatives.
3) Sign up to take the PSAT and review the
results with your guidance counselor.
4) Get and stay organized. Set up files to
keep track of important dates and deadlines.
5) Attend college fairs and check into schol-
arships, financial aid and schools of interest.
6) Continue periodic discussions with yourparents and counselors.
7) Start thinking of the type of degree you
would like to pursue.
8) Keep focusing on academics to increase
chances of receiving more money for schol-
arships and other financial assistance.
Look for more valuable tips and guidance
for preparing for college in future issues of
Purpose4Teens magazine and on our website
@ www.purpose4teens.com
Tips for College Planning
If you are getting prepared to attend college, it may get overwhelming
without proper planning. Here are some planning tips to help guide you along
your journey, even before your senio r year of high school.Homework Help
Turn off the television, video game, stereo and MP3 players.
Set rules to avoid phone calls during homework time.
Designate a clear, clean area for homework and studying. (Tables are good for space).
Make sure you have enough supplies: paper, pencils, pens, etc.
Parents, check behind your children on assignments and supplies.
Keep a regular routine for studying.
Allow time for breaks (High school students have more required homework hours).
Teach your student that studying is more than just homework.
Note taking is critical.
Confidence for tests is necessary.
Parents, check over your students homework for errors, and explain corrections clearly.
To avoid poor grades, keep in contact with your teens teachers so that help can be provided.
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Have you ever thought of
turning a hobby into a career?
Is there something you like
to do; maybe in your spare
time? Maybe it is something
like collecting stamps, or paint-
ing pictures. It could even be
something like photography,just something you really en-
joy doing in your spare time.
Lots of young people have dif-
ferent hobbies they become
interested in. Have you ever
thought of making your hob-
bies a job one day? Have you
ever thought what it would be
like to do something you really
loved?
When deciding on a career
one of the most important
things to consider is what are
your interests. With a hobby
you already know that you
love it, and I am sure you are
probably pretty skilled with it
and together these are very
compelling reasons to make
a living at doing it. You may
even ask yourself would this
be possible, could I do some-
thing that I really like and takeit into the world of making a
living? There are lots of ques-
tions that will come up as you
make this decision, but the
most important one is; do you
really like your hobby? Could
you do it everyday and what
kind of joy would you get out
of it?
To incorporate your hobby
into a career can be one of
the most enjoyable things you
could do in your life. But be-
fore you move forward with
plans to go into business you
must ask yourself whether
being an entrepreneur is the
right step. It is hard work and
you will need to begin prepar-
ing yourself for business. This
will require not only a commit-
ment to your hobby but also
to your life as a whole.All hobbies start some-
where, so if owning your own
business is not the answer,
then working for a company
would be the road to travel.
If you like to paint pictures
you could be an artist and
you could have an art studio,
where you would sell your
work. You could even teach
classes to others that want
to learn. You could also work
for an art studio, become an
intern, an assistant, or work
for the companies that sell
A Hobby As A Career?Written by Patty Wright
art supplies. If photography is
your hearts love, you could own
your own studio and photograph
families, weddings, children and
pets. You could create memories
for others or you could follow a
different road and work in a pho-
tography studio. The choice is all
yours and it depends upon which
road meets your needs.
Either way you decide to go,
you must do your homework. Even
though you love your hobby there
might be other aspects that just
are not for you, so in that case stick
with a job and keep the hobby for
the weekends!
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Whenever life is hectic and you feel rushed, most often it s your relationship with your
children that seems to suffer. When you allow your teens needs for attention to suffer,
they start to act out for the wrong type of attention. Teens are capable of taking care
of their own daily needs and we dont always notice we are lacking focus on them. Here
is a brief list of a few positive activities to do with your teen.
1. Cook a meal together.
2. Plan a family vacation together.
3. Go to a concert or attend a sporting event.
4. Attend your teens extracurricular activities.
5. Read a magazine or book with your teen.
6. Make scrapbooks about your family highlighting your teen.
7. Take a class together.
8. Talk, talk, talk. You can never have too much conversation.
9. Develop a new healthy habit together.
10. Rearrange or redecorate your teens room with them.
Spending Time With Your Teen
The process of choosing an
orthodontist is of vital impor-
tance. Specialists in orthodon-tics are dentists that have tak-
en the additional training and
education necessary in an
accredited orthodontic spe-
cialty program. Make sure
the orthodontist you choose
is licensed in orthodontic care.
Selecting a good orthodontist
does not necessarily have to
be painful. Shop around for
your orthodontist by checking
with friends, family and even
your own general dentist.
Referrals and word of mouth
are always best, especially
from someone that has ex-
perienced the joy of wearingbraces. Looking at anothers
pretty smile also gives you an
opportunity to see the results.
The cost of ortho-
dontics can vary depending
on the type of alignment
treatment necessary to cor-
rect your smile. Insurance
companies often provide a list
of accredited, licensed ortho-
dontists in your area. Many
orthodontists offer monthly
billing which helps make
the process affordable. It is
a good idea to shop around
for at least 3 different ortho-
dontists to help find the bestoption for a perfect smile.
Lets face it, parents are the
responsible parties for foot-
ing the bill and this decision
should not be made in haste.
There are different types of
orthodontic treatments to
choose from and remember a
good orthodontist always has
your teens smile as objective
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WELCOMETO YOUR FUTURE
RIGHT NOW
Preperation
Skills
Experience
The Education
Maturity
Placement We
Make Dreams
Reality
Barbering is a great opportunity for an in-
dividual with any level of experience. Many
students start off without ever holding a
pair of shears, while others may have been
cutting family members hair for years. No
matter what level of experience, a qualified
school will help teach you the skills necessary
to succeed. The opportunities in the field of
barbering are endless.
Barber programs teach students the es-
sentials required in providing complete hair
and skin services for men. Students at bar-
ber schools learn such barbering services as
steam facials, facial massages, and foam
shaves as well as modern razor styling, hair
cutting, coloring, permanent waving, and
blow drying. Students complete on the job
training for their state barber license which
is given by the state barber board.
Barber schools and barber programs may
also offer classes in barbershop ownership
and business management. Many students
who graduate from barber schools go on
to work for their own business, barber shop
or work as a hair stylist. Barbering salaries
can vary, based on location, experience andclientele. Barber school will teach you how to
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Its important as a teen to understand how much responsibility isinvolved with driving. When learning to drive, please try to avoid
these common teen driving mistakes.
1) Speeding (major cause of teenage accidents)
2) Getting Distracted (texting, talking on the cell phone, eating, changing music, etc.)
3) Failing to keep proper distance (always maintain an adequate amount of space
from the car in front)
4) Driving someone elses car (only drive the cars that are covered on your
insurance policy.)
5) Forgetting to wear a seat belt (reduces the severity of injuries in case of accident)
6) Playing behind the wheel (dont show off for your friends and endanger lives)
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Being a teen can
be very challeng-
ing but also very
rewarding as well.
Its gets tough try-
ing to balance your
family life and per-
sonal life. Without
the right guidance,
as a teen we can
get easily distract-
ed and headed the
wrong direction. Let
me introduce you to my world and a
world that many teens are familiar with.
My name is Rayven Mitchell and I am
a senior at Eastside High School. It hasnt
always been easy growing up in a single
family household but overall I would say
that my mom has done a great job of
raising me. We dont always agree on
the way things are done but I realize
that she always has my best interest at
heart. If it wasnt for her I wouldnt have
the drive to do well in school. She has
always pushed me to do the best that
I can do in everything I do. I know that
I still have a lot to learn about this big
world that we live in. My mother always
kept me active growing up, making sure
that I didnt have a lot of free time to let
my mind wonder in the wrong direction.
I started taking dance when I was 5
years old. The different classes that I
took were tap, jazz, ballet and clogging.
I danced until I entered high school. I was
also in beauty pageants, a cheerleader
for the Eastside Dolphins. Needless to
say I can be kind of a social butterfly.
Little did I know that all the time that
my mother and family invested in me
growing up would have such an impact
on my life decisions and choices as a
teenager. In high school I have contin-
ued to remain active as a cheerleader
and also ran track my sophomore year.
Spending time with my family that has
been positive influences in my life has
helped me to make better choices in life.
There can be a lot of pressure on a teen
trying to maintain friends in school and
staying away from the peer pressure.
I enjoy the school activities, hanging
with my friends, going to the mall, shop-
ping and just being a teen. There are
times that I just want to hang out with
friends but I realize that I cant neglect
my family life because at the end of
the day that is the most important andmost meaningful. As my appreciation
of all the hard work my mom has put
into me, I help her with my brother and
sister as much as I can. When I know
she is tired or had a long day at work I
will fix dinner and get them ready for
bed. It may not be much but I know it
means a lot to her. During the summer
my life gets kind of crazy. I have to bal-
ance between my family with my mom
as well as my family with my dad and
lets not forget my friends. The sum-
mer is a good time to remember and
reflect on the important things in life.
I love all the good food, laughs and
time shared with them. Although we as
teens may not want to admit it but to
get to a destination that is worth going,
we need positive influences in our life.
I have many positive influences in my
life. Each person has their own role in
my life. My dad is one that I know that
I can always go to when I need to talk.He is much easier to talk to than my
mom is. My mom guides me in the right
direction even if I dont want to hear it.
My nana makes me feel better and lets
me know that everything is going to be
okay, and then she reinforces what my
mom already said but just in another
way. Life is about making memories that
are worth remembering. I just want to
make sure that my life is something that
I will be proud of when I look back 20-30
years from now. Who will I be?
How will I be remembered?
Written By: Rayven Mitchell
Rayven with hersister Mariyah andher brother Alijah
TEEN SPOTLiGHT: Rayven Mitchell
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Make sure that you have more
than one copy if filling out a paper
application in case you make mis-
takes
Ask an adult to help you look over
the application to make sure you
have used correct wording
When listing references make sure
you have spoken with them first and
received approval to list them
Personally take the application
back and ask to speak with a man-
ager and make sure you are prop-
erly dressed (ex, Khakis and collared
shirt, casual shoes)
Make a phone call within a week
to follow up on your application.
Ideas for Summer Jobs
Babysitting
Movie Theater
Grocery Store
Lifeguard
Tutoring Kids
Mowing Grass Pool Maintenance
Camp Counselor
Clothing Store in the Mall
Car Detailing
Life is a battle zone - and wemust be f ighters to have a
chance to succeed -BE HAPPY AS A TEEN!
- Appreciate all the things you have.
Learn to love what youve go t.
- Love Yourself. Love is one of the most
important factors of success in life.
- Respect Yourself. Self respect is an im-
portant skill to help guide you through life.
- Think high ly, and pos itively of yourself.
You must believe in yourself first.
- Broaden your Horizons. Keep yourself
involved in various activities such as read-
ing, crafts, music lessons, sports, fitness,
dance, etc.
- Spend time with your family. Socialize,
play games, discuss books, exercise, and
include them in your goals and ambitions.
- Create a positive self image. Display
Finding a Summer Job What Makes A Happy Teen?
confidence and pride in yourself and fo-
cus on being an independent person.
- Educate yourself. No matter what you
do - education is an important foundation
for success in life.
-Read! Read! Read! - Develop a good
study routine, and never be afraid to ask
questions when you dont understand.
- Socialize with everyone. Dont just
stick to one group of friends. This is an
important skill needed to become a well
rounded, open minded individual. Also, be
very careful of the company you keep.
Some teens may not have your same
goals or interests.
- Dont be negative. Spending too much
time on negativity kills creativity and self
esteem.
BE HAPPY!
Love and Respect yourself then
everything else will fall into place.
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In most activities, stress can re-
sult from poor form. Keep your
back aligned, with abdominal
muscles contracted, buttocks
tucked in, knees aligned over
feet. This is particularly impor-
tant when jumping or reaching
overhead. Once again...an Ultra
Fit trainer will teach you proper
form and posture when exercis-
ing.
Dont bounce whilestretching.
This ballistic stretching can
increase the chance of muscle
tears and soreness. Instead, per-
form static stretches, which
call for gradually stretching
through a muscles full rangeof movement until you feel re-
sistance. This gradually loosens
muscles without straining them.
Use good footwearWearing improper or worn-out
shoes places added stress on
your hips, knees, ankles, and feet
the areas that are affected
in almost 90% of all sports in-
juries. Choose shoes suited to
your activity and replace them
before they wear out.
Avoid excessiveamounts of cardio
exercise.
Excessive aerobics or cardio will
burn muscle or the quality nutri-
ents needed for the muscle to
recover from your strength train-
ing workouts. Excessive cardio
is the number one reason why
most people fail on a weight loss
program. Strength training with
a trainer and the Ultra Fit Nutri-
tional program are the keys to
weight loss success.
Warm up withlight weights.
It is important tha t you warm up
properly when strength training.
Use a conservative weight for
one or two sets before challeng-
ing the muscle group that you
are working. This will prevent
injuries and allow you to prog-
ress and make improvements in
strength and muscle while losing
fat and getting in shape.
Allow your personal Trainer to
choose your weights until you
truly understand all aspectsof strength training and you
are able to judge the proper
weights yourself.
Replace fluids lostthrough sweating.
This is particularly important
in hot weather, when you can
easily lose more than a quart
of water in an hour. Neglecting
to compensate for fluid loss can
cause lethargy and nausea, in-
terfering with your performance.
Even if you dont feel thirsty, its
important to drink at regular in-
tervals when exercising. Thirst is
satisfied long before you have
replenished lost fluids.
Water is the best choice.
Do not fall victim to the High
sugar and high carb drinks,
Sports Drinks or Energy and
Nutrient Replacement drinks.
They will absolutely sabotage
your weight loss program.
(Okay...this is where the gym
owners get mad at me for
sabotaging their sports drink
sales!) Oh well..Sorry...I have to
be honest.
Good luck with your goals as we
head towards 2011...Lets make
this a blessed, powerful and pro-
ductive year! Respectfully caring
about the future of South Caro-
linas residents,
The Weight Loss & Fitness Expert,
John DeFendis
Ultra Fit Founder & Director
Fitness Expert and Fitness Hall of Fam-
er, John DeFendis is the Director ofExercise and Fitness at Coops Health &
Fitness in Spartanburg, Anderson and
Greenville, South Carolina.
A former Mr. USA and a personal
trainer for more than 34 years, his
specialty lies in weight loss and
health. John has trained profession-
al athletes and celebrities and has
been featured in ma ny international
magazines and on national television
shows. Purpose4Teens readers can ac-
cess his website for free. The website
address is: www.defendis.com and
you can e-mail your fitness questions
to John at: [email protected]
Hire an Ultra FitPersonal Trainer
Everyone has made attempts
to achieve their fitness goals,
with most people falling short.
Success in setting up and imple-
menting a Fitness or Weight Loss
Program has many facets.
A qualified professional Ultra
Fit Personal Trainer will guide
you by teaching you the correct
order of the exercises, how to
properly perform those exer-
cises, the training intensity and
the exact weight and repeti-
tions that should be utilized for
ultimate success. A professional
Ultra Fit trainer will also teach
you the Ultra Fit program and
hold you accountable to the pro-
gram and your workout schedule
while motivating you towards
your goal.
With your personal trainer em-
powering you with fitness and
nutrition knowledge, holding
you accountable and motivat-ing you...You can be confident
in going after your goals and
achieving them.
This will insure your success!
Set Short and LongTerm Goals
Some people will tell you not to
set unrealistic goals. What exact-
ly is an unrealistic goal? If we be-
lieve in ourselves and we have a
great trainer and great program
then we can achieve almost any-
thing in a given period of time.
The key is to set both short AND
long term goals. As an example...
Lets look at a woman who wants
to lose 50 pounds. A short term
goal for the woman who is uti-
lizing the program and an Ultra
Fit personal trainer, would be
able to lose 20-25 pounds in a
6-7 week period.
The same woman can set her
goal of losing the entire 50
pounds within a 16-18 week pe-
riod.
Now...Lets look at a man who
wants to lose 50 pounds.
A short term goal for the man
who is utilizing the program
and the personal trainer, would
be able to lose 30-35 pounds
in a 6-7 week period. The sameman can set his goal of losing
the entire 50 pounds within a 12-
14 week period.
The man will lose the body fat
and weight faster as he is able
to increase his lean muscle and
his metabolic rate in a shorter
period of time.
Both will see excellent results on
the Ultra Fit program while utiliz-
ing a personal trainer.
Dont overdo it.The most common cause of
injury is exercising too aggres-
sively, the too much, too soon
syndrome. Start any new exer-
cise at a relatively low intensity
and gradually increase your
level of exertion over a number
of weeks. Your trainer will guide
you and implement an effective
program.
Control yourmovements.
If you cant control your move-
ments then slow down. Rapid,
jerky movement can set the
stage for injury. As you move
your limbs, keep the muscles
contracted and move them as
if you are pushing against some
resistance. There are 5 parts to
a perfectly effective exercisemovement and your trainer will
teach you how to perform them
properly.
Watch your form andposture.
10 Ultra Fit Tips to Lose Weight and BecomeHealthier, leaner, shapely and fit in 2011!
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JULIA B. DICKEY
YOUR NEW
DREAM
HOME
AWAITS.
From the Realtoryou can trust.
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A Word for the Wise
When You Cant Trace His Hand, Trust His heart!
No matter what age, gender, culture of socio-economical status, we all have cares,concerns, problems and difficulties in life. If we are wise, we constantly call on
God for help. Not understanding Gods purpose or His rational for lifes circum-stances, we sometimes question God. We wonder if He truly has our best interests
in mind. Know this: If God brings you to it, Hell bring you victoriously throughit! Know that He is with you through any and everything you may ever face andthat you be successful in every area of life. God has already made provisions for
you to be victorious in and through every problem, concern and care of life. Hewants you to completely trust in Jesus today and everyday! Hope, believe, haveconfidence and great expectation that His promises remain true. Rely and depend
on Him and He will never ever disappoint you. God loves you more than you couldever imagine. The truth is you can never trace His hand anyway, but you can al-
ways trust His heart! Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on yourown understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your
paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.
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All children are born with the potential to lead
successful, meaningful and prosperous lives,
while contributing to the world around them.
Unfortunately not all teens have access to adults
who can help them to achieve their goals. Even
some of the most gifted, talented, and moti-
vated teens need to have a handful of helpful
encouraging adults in their lives.
Parents, think back to your own childhood.
You may be able to recall a valuable mentor
that played a part in the success of your life. It
may have been a teacher, a coach, a pastor or
even a friends mom or dad. Think of mentors
as nurturing adults who volunteer to give their
time and energy to young people, offering su p-
port, encouragement, suggestions, guidance, and
positive role modeling.
Mentoring Leads to Future Success
Put quite simp ly, mentors make youths feel good
about themselves and deeply valued as human
beings. A mentor s role is to enable mentees to stay
focused, and motivated in school and other activities
by providing them with a sense of structure, help-
ing them to overcome obstacles and encouraging
them to work toward achieving their educational
and career goals.
Think of becoming a mentor for some teens that
may be interested in your occupation, or just may
need someone to guide them along the way to
their career goals. We must not be intimidating but
encouraging and uplifting. Understand and know
what it means to give some of your time to the de-
velopment and enrichment of another human being.
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As a teenager, one of
the farthest things from
your mind is budget-
ing. We all as parents
understand that teens
have a natural sense of
entitlement. The process
starts from birth. As a
young child, we become
accustomed to our par-
ents fulfilling all of our
needs, no matter how
big or small. As the gen-
erations have grown, we
have all become accus-
tomed to wanting bet-
ter for the next genera-
tion. Everyone wants
their children to prosper
and do better than the
generation before. How-
ever, I dont think any-
one ever dreamed the
US economy would fall
so drastically. It is nowup to the future genera-
tions to become wiser
with spending. It is easy
to point blame for past
mistakes, but it would
also be a serious waste
of time, which never ac-
complishes anything.
Purpose4teens
would like to give advice
to help our teens with
their thinking in terms of
finances. During diffi-
cult financial crunch-
es it is important
to save more
money than you
spend. Although
it seems harsh, it will
only be beneficial for
the future. Teenagers
are very limited when
it comes to responsibil-
ity and it is much easier
to save money when
you have less responsi-
bility. In other words,
take advantage of
living at home with
your parents while you
can. If you have a part
time job to purchase
those gotta have
items, make sure you
dont spend your en-
tire paycheck . Always
put some money awayfor a rainy day. A good
rule of margin would be
to spend 40% and save
60%. When times get
tough you will have a
large savings to keep
you afloat. Always re-
member if you are plan-
ning for college or just
starting out on your own
after graduation,
YOU WILL NEED IT!!!
Money Matters...
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