"Against the Odds, 2 Teenagers Prevail" - NYT Today

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<p><a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/24Rparenting.html?ref=nyregionspecial2[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/24Rparenting.html?ref=nyregionspecial2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>This is an amazing story. Congratulations to both of these focused, determined mature young people.</p>

<p>If my kid ever whines again, I’ll kick his butt!!</p>

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<p>What an amazing story of two resilient and impressive young people. I applaud them, and those who have stepped up to be their support network. Thanks so much for sharing this.</p>

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<p>Just a taste, for those of you not enthusiastic about clicking on the link.</p>

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<p>Amazing story! Long Branch has a lot of wealth surrounding them too.</p>

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<p>Monmouth County is a pretty wealthy county.</p>

<p>Othe issues in this area:
<a href=“http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/regionalnews/20050701-cullen.html[/url]”>http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/regionalnews/20050701-cullen.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-08-02-eminent-domain-inside_x.htm[/url]”>http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-08-02-eminent-domain-inside_x.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>wow what an inspirational story! Gosh those two kids are truly amazing!</p>

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<p>I wonder what makes some kids in this situation rise to the occasion and carry on, while others are overwhelmed.</p>