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A series of failures has upended the economic order and pushed the Anglo-American right to adopt the slogans of the left. What comes next?
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The patient’s back was killing her, and she felt weak all over. At her hospital bed, her son made a joke to ease her pain. Suddenly, he had a thought.
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Sweet and supple, this bread is shot through with fat to create a melting, airy bread.
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Without maiming anyone or going to jail, you can correct systemic wrongs.
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Should I Help an Unjustly Fired Co-Worker?
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How to Knot a Cherry Stem With Your Tongue
Use maraschinos over fresh ones. The thinner the stems the better.
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New Sentences: From ‘Infinite Tuesday,’ by Michael Nesmith
The former Monkee realizes something crucial about the great artists he has met: They have no idea how great they are.
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