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Jan082010
Philosophical Friday: Fail
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 9:01AM 
Ever tried.
Ever failed.
No matter.
Try again.
Fail again.
Fail better.
Samuel Beckett
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 9:01AM Art, Meet Commerce
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