Basically, this allows us to tune off a lot of our brain, which allows it to better restore its willpower reserves.

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As the two pilgrims tiptoed back into the room designated as our office space, Mohammed's mobile phone alarm started off a shrill tune.

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Mr Obama is a hero to those comfortably-off liberals who tune in to National Public Radio, a preacher-politician who seems to represent hope and racial reconciliation.

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