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How to stop overspending...                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 17 Nov | [Read Online]( Hey there, my wonderful American Centrist friends! I hope this morning finds you all feeling as fabulous as you look. If you're feeling a little bit drained from the week, don't worry - we'll get through this together. Joke of the Day: Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross the road? It left its Windows open. 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