By combining forces, sovereign countries planned to grow more, and in times of trouble, find shelter from short-sellers.

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And I asked the cashier just that, her texting and me regaling of how my RV exploded in Louisiana, leaving me wallet-less and homeless with second- and third-degree burns on my body, begging for quick cash from friends to find a hospital and shelter.

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In our last survey of the rampant culture of tax dodging in America ("How to Cheat on Your Taxes, " Mar. 5, 2001), we predicted that the IRS would find names of underpayers by extracting customer lists from tax shelter promoters.

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If not choosing your pet from a shelter, do your homework and find the right, caring, dedicated breeder.

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