"It's not about what you have or haven't studied, " says Kristen Clemmer Meeks, a recruiting manager at the social-media company.

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"We expect it to be an extra burden, " says Kristen Graves, administrator for the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory at New York University Medical Center.

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And because it operates with few empty seats, common in the budget-conscious industry, "one late flight will throw off the rest of the day, " says spokeswoman Kristen Loughman.

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"We don't discuss the costs of vehicle development, " says Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley, adding that these estimates are still being worked out.

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So, instead of jewelry that's all turquoise and silver, metalsmith Kristen Dorsey creates pieces she says honors the aesthetic traditions of the Chickasaw people.

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"It's been incredible, " says Frazer's teammate Kristen Thomas, a.k.a.

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Junior Kristen Howard, a director of political affairs for the student government association, says the candidates realize the importance of attracting both black voters and young voters.

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Before addressing any behavior issues, animal trainer Kristen Collins of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says pet owners should start with a thorough veterinary exam.

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