The issue was resolved by allowing spouses only in alternate years.

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The European Tour rocks on until early December, the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup matches trade midautumn time slots in alternate years, and Asian tours are picking up steam.

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In two of those years, the eisteddfod would be held at permanent bases, possibly in north west Wales and west Wales, while in the other two years it would alternate between temporary homes in north and south Wales as it currently does.

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Many councils have moved away from weekly collections in recent years, arguing that alternate weekly collections for household-and-food waste and recyclable items are more efficient and popular with residents.

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What the Alternate Plan has demonstrated over 30 years is that personal retirement accounts work, with many retirees making more than twice what they would have made under Social Security.

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Sara Margalit Aviel, of California, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of two years, vice Ana M.

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