After a plane or train crash, the National Transportation Safety Board dispatches its experts within two hours. The investigators in their familiar jackets take charge of the scene, secure evidence, follow leads. Bill Dedman boardchargecrash share on social
After a point of time, when you get success and fame, money and everything, the purpose of life has to be redefined. For me, I think that purpose is to build bridges. Artists can do that very easily, more than politicians. A. R. Rahman artistbridgebuild share on social
After a Polish Pope, whose country was first to be invaded by the Germans in World War Two, we now have someone from the generation drafted at the close of the war. Horst Koehler closecountrydraft Change image and share on social
After a pretty amazing year that included more wins than I thought possible, I rang in 2013 by watching the Times Square ball drop on TV... and then heading directly to bed. It might not have been the typical New Year's Eve for a 21-year-old, but what can I say? It was a training night! Ashley Wagner amazeballbed share on social
After a prosperous, but to me very wearisome, voyage, we came at last into port. Immediately on landing I got together my few effects; and, squeezing myself through the crowd, went into the nearest and humblest inn which first met my gaze. Adelbert von Chamisso crowdeffectgaze share on social
After a really hectic week, I hate going out on a Friday evening, so I'll always opt for a night at home. Donna Air evenfridayhate Change image and share on social
After a semester or so, my infatuation with computers burnt out as quickly as it had begun. Eric Allin Cornell beginburncomputer Change image and share on social
After a show, I'll get the 16-year-old white kid whose lip is pierced, his head is shaved and his parents hate him, and the young gangster from the screwed-up 'hood, and they say that now they realize there's someone out there who thinks like they do. Michael Franti gangsterhatehead share on social
After a show over the summer, a girl came up to me who was a pastor at her church, which was not accepting of same-sex relationships. She said that 'Same Love' allowed her to come out regardless of the consequences. Mary Lambert acceptallowchurch share on social
After a sound drubbing followed by half a day's fasting, I felt more like laughing than like crying; and, in half a while, all was forgotten and my wickedness began afresh and worse than ever. Stijn Streuvels afreshbadlybegin Change image and share on social