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Publication of work on the web does not in any way compromise an author's right of owership. All works published here are protected by copyright. Naval veteran, lifelong Quad-Cities resident, local businessman and real estate developer Theodore W. Bagatelas provides a brief personal experience story, From Pollywog to Shellback . Along with his other activities Ted enjoys writing short stories and poetry. A Tourette Syndrome Odyssey .