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    Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder becomes book hero
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    Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder becomes book hero

    Among the gems were: “A bookstore? In 2024?”, “Not quite what we imagined, Dylan” and “What is this, 1999?” he told readers about his startup diary. Dylan Bland (left) with colleague and fellow Mighty Ape member Tim Wackrow. The pair…

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    Charles Ives’s vision of America still strikes a chord
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    Charles Ives’s vision of America still strikes a chord

    One hundred and fifty years ago, in the small town of Danbury, Connecticut, a humble insurance agent was born. On nights and weekends he composed music, much of which was never performed during his lifetime. His name is Charles Ives,…

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    Fairfield County Fair Flower Show
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    Fairfield County Fair Flower Show

    The Federated Garden Clubs of Fairfield County held their fall flower show, “Preserve, Protect and Plan for Our Future,” on Oct. 7 at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds Art Hall. The Basil Garden Club has hosted the Bremen Garden Club, the…

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    Oregon ranked first for the first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters the election, Michigan drops out
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    Oregon ranked first for the first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters the election, Michigan drops out

    Eric Olson | Associated Press Oregon became the fourth team this season to finish No. 1 in the Associated Press college football rankings, rising to No. 1 Sunday for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at home…

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    Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup makes sense – but how he got there is ridiculous
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    Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup makes sense – but how he got there is ridiculous

    FIFA is no longer hiding this. When you’re desperate for a major broadcast deal and a few big American sponsors in the next few months, the time for niceties is over. Lionel Messi Inter Miami have qualified – the word…

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    How Nick Rees, Jamal Hakim, Arron Wood, Anthony Koutoufides and Roxanne Ingleton plan to save the city
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    How Nick Rees, Jamal Hakim, Arron Wood, Anthony Koutoufides and Roxanne Ingleton plan to save the city

    A special economic zone, payroll tax breaks, a Formula 1 parade, an ABBA concert, free coffee and a back-to-office mandate are some of the pro-business policies being touted to revive ailing Melbourne by leading candidates to become the next city….

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    Sydney officials are “disappointed” that King Charles did not have to use the £30,000 “soundproof” toilets built for the late Queen’s 1992 visit.
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    Sydney officials are “disappointed” that King Charles did not have to use the £30,000 “soundproof” toilets built for the late Queen’s 1992 visit.

    Officials were disappointed after hoping for a “royal tide” when King Charles visited the NSW Parliament in Sydney today. They secretly hoped that the sovereign might be tempted to use their services during the engagement – what in the royal…

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    Anthony Albanese’s re-election strategy
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    Anthony Albanese’s re-election strategy

    When Dan Andrews was Premier of Victoria, there was a lot of talk about how important level crossing removal was to his success. Those of us who lived elsewhere found it puzzling. When I moved to Melbourne the mystery became…

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    Scarborough suburb profile: what are its unique advantages and is it a good place to live?
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    Scarborough suburb profile: what are its unique advantages and is it a good place to live?

    ACCOMMODATION: Scarborough Population: 17 605 Distance from Perth CBD: 14.6 km northwest Average house price: US$1,105,000 Average price per unit: US$625,500 Crime: 1,366 offenses (2023) Situated along Western Australia’s breathtaking coastline, Scarborough is a vibrant community where locals enjoy white…

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    Murder of Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao: Trial of accused Chinese national due to start today
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    Murder of Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao: Trial of accused Chinese national due to start today

    Cao was later charged with murder, although it took police more than a year to find her remains at a private farm in the Greenpark area south of Christchurch. The trial before Judge Lisa Preston is expected to last up…

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