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I went to see my auto insurance agent Steve a couple of weeks ago. “Sir, as your accredited automobile insurance agent, my primary objective is to make you feel secure. …

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In Memory Of

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It always takes long to come to what you have to say, you have to sweep this stretch of land up around your feet and point to the signs, pleat …

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