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Daily Kos 

Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: The JD Vance pick is addition by subtraction

Nolan Finley/Detroit News:

My beef with J.D. Vance

Vance’s pen fuels the myths, and confirms for many what they’re certain they know about “hillbillies.”

Let’s start with the book title itself and get this settled: Hillbilly is a pejorative, the same as any other derogatory descriptor assigned to a racial, ethnic or cultural group. It doesn’t matter that it was used in the title of a television show and on bread wrappers. It’s offensive, hurtful and intended to belittle. Читать дальше...

Eveonline.com 

Save Big on Skill Point Bundles

Skillful capsuleers,

In the ever-changing spacescape of New Eden, the need for new skills is ever present. For a limited time, you can skyrocket your training for less, with amazing discounts on Skill Point bundles in the EVE and New Eden stores! These bundles each combine two of the existing SP bundles, and include free Upwell SKINs as well. In addition to a wealth of instant Skill Points, they also include cerebral accelerators, greatly speeding up regular training, so you can get the skills you’re after in record time. Читать дальше...

ATPWorldTour.com (Tennis) 

ATP Tour Fitline forge global partnership

pThe ATP has announced a multi-year global partnership with Fitline, the premium sports nutrition brand. Fitline becomes the Official Sports Nutrition Partner and Official Energy Bar Partner of the ATP Tour through 2026./p pFitlinersquo;s premium range of products are designed for athletic performance and to support energy as well as immune function. The global brand, developed and distributed exclusively by PM-International, offers a variety of supplements that can be tailored to meet individual needs./p pThrough the new partnership... Читать дальше...

New York Observer 

Where to Find the Best Summer Spritz in L.A.

Whether you’re making the most of the season with a melon spritz in Venice or want to beat the heat with a frozen spritz Downtown, several restaurants have put a unique twist on this bubbly beverage.

Nation News.com 

Graham: Insurance premiums hike unlikely, but hurricane a warning

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, head of the General Insurance Association of Barbados (GIAB) Randy Graham has reassured residents that insurance premiums on property are not likely to increase.  However, he emphasised the urgent need for mandatory building codes to ensure homes are built to withstand severe weather events. While Graham noted that Hurricane […]

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Ludwig von Mises Institute 

Though popular, nationalizations ruin economies

When governments seize private firms in the name of nationalization, the moves are usually politically popular. However, it doesn't take long for the nationalized firms to turn into a financial black hole.

Time.com 

Companionship Is Underrated

If companionship is one of the top benefits of long-term relationships, can’t it also just be the end goal, asks Myisha Battle.