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Old-school design feature promises that happy days will come again and encourages community to share what it’s looking forward to.
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People were grateful for the assistance and expressed appreciation for the government’s role in easing coronavirus stress.
Pocari shows they’re the kings of both sports hydration and sentimentality — and want other school kids to get singing, too.
“I’m making my donation with the hope that it can help, even if it’s just a little.” the rock god said.
Young people well up with hometown pride and tears as mayor thanks them for staying away to protect their families.
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With lyrics like “Tonight I’m all alone” and “I keep my head up high“, this is a touching, perfectly fitting song for our times.
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