The Irish murderer of Monte Carlo
He and other roulette casualties helped line Monte Carlos's public coffers to the point exactly where it no longer required to tax its citizens (a situation which nonetheless exists nowadays). Not surprisingly, then, the casino, a shimmering whitewashed palace set in …
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The Shame of Filling a Prescription
Whichever the case, the reality is that for patients like Amy and her son, each month feels like a new round of playing Russian roulette with their wellness. “We require our medication,” Amy says, “and having it denied is humiliating. …
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