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Owen West

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Simon and Schuster author Owen attended Harvard University on an ROTC scholarship and rowed for the nationally ranked varsity heavyweight crew team. He served for six years in the Marine Corps infantry, departing as a captain to attend Stanford Business School. Upon graduation, he joined Goldman, Sachs as an energy trader, and is presently a Partner and founder of the firm’s veterans’ network.

Owen has taken three leaves-of-absence in his 19 years with Goldman. In 2001, he attempted the North Face of Mount Everest, turning back above 28,000 feet. In 2003 and 2006-2007, he joined the Marines in Iraq.

Owen is an endurance athlete who has completed Ironman Triathlons, week-long adventure races, and 100-mile ultra-marathons. He has represented th
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3 reasons to get your dog an orthopedic dog bed

Nowadays, pets have transcended their traditional role of guardians and companions to family members we love unconditionally. Most pet owners say they would be willing to go to the greatest of lengths to make sure their pet is happy. It is a responsibility we accept as owners when we welcome a new pet to our families and one we should not forget or neglect as time passes. For dogs, unfortunately,

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