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How To Cut Back on Spending (Without Feeling Miserable)

I’m a passionate reader, and independent bookstores attract me like a bee to a flower. If I happen to see one, I’m sorely tempted to stop in, wander around, check out the staff recommendations and often walk out the door with two or three books under my arm. Here’s the …

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S’pore-Based Career Portal Glints Raises US$22.5M Funding Following Strong Growth In 2020

Southeast Asia’s largest talent platform for career development and recruitment Glints announced today (April 6) that it has raised US$ 22.5 million in an oversubscribed series C round led by Tokyo-listed PERSOL Holdings. The funding round includes participation from existing investors including Monk’s Hill Ventures, Fresco Capital, Mindworks Ventures, Wavemaker …

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Is Alcohol Bad For You If You’re Not Addicted?

What do we make of alcohol? In sufficient amounts, it’s a poison. It’s incredibly addictive. It destroys entire communities. It tears families apart and compels otherwise reasonable, upstanding individuals to commit terribly senseless acts. On the other hand, it’s a powerful social lubricant. The good stuff tastes great and can …

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