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Keeping It Real
It was Depression-ravaged California — that same false utopia into which the Joad family in The Grapes of Wrath rode a jalopy burdened with crates, mattresses and doomed hopes of success — into which I was born. An unwanted mongrel (of “doubtful pare
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‘Don’t Let Anyone Say You Can’t Accomplish Something’
It’s been a big few years for Aston Martin. Their Formula One team is hitting its stride, and has recently re-signed two-time champion Fernando Alonso. As a road-car company, the marque has launched a series of important models. Its first SUV, the DB
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Honey, I’m Home
On cold days, the average man feels a sense of relief, for seasonal clothing favours autumn and winter, with its layers of garments and fabrics allowing you to dress as a professional, or at least with appropriate bearing. It’s much harder in summer.