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  • Posted By: jenk264 @ 10/11/2008 7:12:46 PM

    Dara's the only reason I bought this weeks magazine. She is a role model for all generations of women and showed sportsmanship that we have not seen for quite some time. Her commitment to her sport and her desire to promote a healthy lifestyle is more proof of her character. She has not sold out to endorse anything she doesn't believe in herself. She didn't set out to be a role model. She only wanted to swim again. But, being a role model is something that she has accepted and continues to be one in the most positive way. Now I must go to the gym. I have lost 6 pounds in two months thanks to this womans inspiration. And have lost it in a healthy way:)

  • Posted By: Educated Adult @ 10/11/2008 6:50:45 AM

    It is quite obvious this person set out to get attention by using the word *** in the first place. It is very obvious to me tha they are an indivifual lacking a very broad vocabulary. If this is the first thing that comes to mind to describe people of success, they are in trouble.

  • Posted By: mariamante @ 10/10/2008 4:11:42 AM

    You're very judgemental for someone who suggests others are judgemental. Isn't that typical.

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