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How to Get Rid of 6 Hard-to-Sell Things

Photo by Slava Dumchev / Shutterstock.com When the community yard sale rolls around, do you struggle to muster excitement for it? Yes, it is a way to get rid of stuff. But who has the heart to haul discards outside at 6 a.m. only to haggle with shoppers over a …

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GE 2020: S’Pore’s Electoral Campaign Guidelines And How They’ve Been Broken

Here is a quick reminder of what parties can and cannot do to get your vote— and a roundup of the times when candidates crossed the line during GE 2020. The Basics of Campaigning Politicians typically campaign by: Canvassing (physical walkabouts, house-to-house visits) Distributing pamphlets, handouts, newsletters etc. Displaying posters …

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Trump Administration Signals Formal Withdrawal From W.H.O.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations that the United States will withdraw from the World Health Organization, a move that would cut off one of the largest sources of funding from the premier global health organization in the middle of a pandemic. “The United States’ …

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