"For years I suffered from chest pains but no one knew what was really wrong with me, " said Laymond, who despite her pains led a very active life -- working at a gym and teaching children street dance in her spare time.

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They envisage a world in which working people remain economically active until later in life as both earners and customers.

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Manning says the refugees are resourceful and eager to start a new life, developing strong ties to their new communities, making active contributions, working hard and paying taxes.

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