Amazing. Tx for the news. I hope his recovery goes smoothly and completely. My best wishes for you, Dimas, and family in the coming year.<br> Pat Kwachka <br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM, Dr. MJ Hardman <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:hardman@ufl.edu">hardman@ufl.edu</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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