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Iraq urged to diversify away from oil
Oil-dependent Iraq has been warned its economy risks going into "intensive care" unless it diversifies in line with worldwide efforts to
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Southwest Airlines eGift Cards At 14% Off (Ends Today)
Southwest Airlines eGift Cards are on sale at an additional $20 discount during Costco’s Memorial Day sale that ends today (May 28, 2023). Costco
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Compensation Clinic: Ruined Laundry During Cruise – Immediate Cash Reimbursement!
Today’s Compensation Clinic is a new experience for most readers and even myself as it deals with something that happened on a recent cruise where
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Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 43
Welcome back to Get Rec’d! How are we all doing? I haven’t said it in a while, but thanks to all the people who lurk on these posts and interact
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The stakes for Newsom’s big plan to streamline big California projects
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to decarbonize California’s economy but the California Environmental Quality Act is an impediment. So, he
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South West Nissan partners up with coaching and education organisation
South West Nissan’s Wellington dealership has agreed a new partnership with a leading provider of football coaching and education for
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Replacing the Term ‘Caregiver’ with ‘Care Partner’ Helps Preserve Dignity
Dear Carol: My cognitively sharp, independent mother is healthy other than some early-stage macular degeneration. She graciously gave up driving
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The last word: Emerging Europe’s impressive journey
For the last 15 months, emerging Europe has been the focus of Europe, the new heart of Europe, and this is a trend that will continue, to the
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Ten Minutes in the Garden
Large Red Damselfly in the garden Dear Readers, it has been the most glorious weather for the past few days, and my heart is filled with sympathy for
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How to earn Avios points when you stay with Airbnb – 3 points per £1
Back in 2019, British Airways partnered with Airbnb to offer Avios with each stay you book. This sits – literally – alongside BA’s existing
Stick to baseball, 5/27/23.
For subscribers to The Athletic, I posted my first mock draft of 2023, and answered a slew of questions from readers. Over at Paste, I reviewed the
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Boston Celtics score miracle win at the buzzer, force Game 7 versus Heat, 104-103
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Just when all seemed lost, Derrick White tipped in a layup at the buzzer and forced a Game 7 in the Eastern
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The Enduring Challenges of Women’s Economic Participation in Iraq
The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the supposedly democratic system it brought forth, did not deliver on its promise of women’s economic
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Tonight! Karaoke at the Prince Albert Sunday 28th May 2023 – free entry
Karaoke night returns to the Prince Albert tonight, with aspiring pop stars and pub singers invited to show off their singing skills from
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Bits: Southend regains Paris flights, interesting WorldHotels add-on to £100 Amex cashback deal
News in brief: easyJet adds a new Paris route from Southend We don’t normally cover easyJet route changes, but I thought it was worth flagging that