But for many students today, this dream can only be realized through borrowing.

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This has made Hong Kong's property sector a dream for established homeowners but a nightmare for potential buyers.

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This liberation often led to dream and nightmare-inspired imagery, but it also allowed for a more subtle feeling of amusement.

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At this time of year temperatures in the Northeast often fluctuate dramatically, causing icing, while rain often destroy the base, but right now, East Coast skiers and snowboarders are living the dream and looking at excellent conditions for this time of year, even for Nordic skiing, where snowmaking is a rarity.

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