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All of this is in sharp contrast to Fuller's current place in life as an American “mommy," which seems at times superficial and unfulfilling. Through vivid prose, unique description and the incorporation of Afrikaans and local Shona slang, Fuller brings to life the realities of Rhodesia's war, complete with personal pains and victims' scars, without delving too much into political history. It is her own connection, interaction and relationship with K that the story revolves around. Although married, Fuller is attracted to K. She's enamored by his power and rugged handsomeness, and mesmerized by his contradictions. He can be both violent and emotionally vulnerable, cruel and generous, repentant and angry. But Fuller sees him as a decent man, a man troubled by war-fueled rage, a failed marriage and painful memories of the death of an only son.
Dungy to decide future with Colts
Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said Monday he would probably take a week to decide if he wants to return for the 2008 season. There has been speculation that Dungy will step down from his position, one year after winning the Super Bowl. The Colts were eliminated from this year's playoffs on Sunday in a 28-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers. "My wife and I will sit down and evaluate [the situation] this week," said Dungy at a Monday news conference. "I have met with [owner] Jim Irsay and [team president] Bill [Polian]. "We'll probably come to some decision this weekend and be ready to move forward on Monday, one way or another. I'm hoping to be back, but we'll see what happens." Dungy has spent the past six seasons with the Colts, reaching the playoffs each year with at least 10 victories.
Contractor loses La. scholarship account data dating back to 1998
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A Boston-based contractor hired to store and safeguard state scholarship and college savings account data lost most of those records _ including bank account numbers and student and parent Social Security numbers _ during a move, officials say. "We certainly don't want to create any panic. But people should be aware and take the necessary steps," said Melanie Amrhein, executive director of the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. "This is backup data off of a mainframe that contains sensitive personal information." Special equipment and software and "sophisticated computer skills" would be needed to get the compressed records from the TOPS scholarship program, START Saving Program, and Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to a notice posted on the Internet.
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