It is also unlikely to be permanent if all of its neighbors with the possible exception of Turkey do not wish to see a secular and democratic Iraq.

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The other exception is if you combine golf with watching golf, like trying to score Masters tickets and lodging, in which case you should definitely call a golf tour operator (see below).

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Because virtually no one, perhaps with the exception of 1 percent of the population, can afford the massive cost if the unexpected happens.

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In a rare interview, Tepper argued that all asset classes would go higher no matter if the US economy recovers or not (with the possible exception of the US dollar).

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His programme, if there is one, remains a mystery (with the exception of a vague wish to restore public trust in government) and he has refused to appear in a televised debate with Mrs Arroyo.

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If you look at the growth strategy of nearly every major economic region next year (with the partial exception of the US), it relies more than ever on the support of exports.

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