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I live in a tourist economy, the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. Radio here is even worse: they play the safe version of the same songs from the early 80s.

Surprised?

Maybe I'd like Elam if I knew more, but I always preferred Sumer.
Now you're gonna say you prefer Ur over Uruk (Erich/Warka), but did you ever give Sippar or Eridu a chance?

This is a broken promise to a war hero who risked his and his family's life for this country.

Sharing our meals on FB

The same guy who "doesn’t want to hear about affordability" posted about his new marble bathroom 7 times last week.

All the biggest science news stories of the week.

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Cuts, closures and more to come: Wyoming’s property tax policy ripples into libraries - WyoFile From Deaver to Hanna, small-town libraries struggle as their budgets are slashed. It’s one downstream result of Wyoming’s new property tax relief.

Nobody, it seems, wants libraries closed.

But, many say, this is among the impacts advocates warned lawmakers about last spring when they urged them to vote against a measure reducing residential property taxes.

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Do we owe them anything?
No.
But the world's a better place when we help others.

(Forbes) - The Trump Organization’s second-term push to monetize Donald Trump’s presidency has reached the aisles of military exchanges, as Coast Guard-run stores .. have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider. 🤡

@zacheverson.com
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The same folks who gutted SNAP with their “Big Beautiful Bill” and are now appealing to the Supreme Court to dodge paying those benefits want you to believe they care about the poor. Spoiler: they care about optics, not outcomes.

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A Republic, If You Can Count to 51: Why the Filibuster’s Demise Could Save Democracy Let debate rage for days, then vote, as the founders intended; end the antique veto and force both parties to own their visions before the people…

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Holy crap! Please vote!!!

She and I agree.
Is she on drugs or off?

And he just stands there...

A graphic headlined: Which is the smallest-sized hole that a mouse can fit through? The options incluse a quarter, a nickle and a dime.

How small is too small for a mouse? Our pest-control expert Doug Mahoney answers the questions you didn’t want to ask about getting rid of mice and other pests — plus how to seal up holes in your home’s foundation. nyti.ms/43TTCRA

Opinion: Dick Cheney Was the Warmest, Kindest Man to Ever Shoot Someone in the Face and Make Them Apologize for It Former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away yesterday, leaving behind what some have called a murky legacy. How exactly do we remember this complicated, enigmatic man? Some would say “war criminal,”...

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Part of my birthday present from my son last week

I'm shocked 😲
Not really

Walking a Few Thousand Steps a Day May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

Walking a few thousand steps a day can slow cognitive decline in older adults who are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.

Saudi Arabia cuts December oil prices for Asia as OPEC+ boosts output Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has sharply reduced the prices of its crude for Asian buyers in December, responding to a well-supplied market as OPEC+ producers ramp up production.

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A big pattern change is on the way for the United States with a blast of Arctic air set to bring a first taste of winter to millions.

Read more: https://cnn.it/3JIAajT

Public workers could be denied loan forgiveness if cities defy Trump, lawsuit alleges A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.

A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.

They should be working, but they ain't. Who's saying that they don't want to be? They need assistance until they are.

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I want to believe.

Not really.