Class of 2019 articles
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: First-class Queen Camilla uses second-class stamps to save the palace a small fortune
She likes to reply personally to as many letters as she can and always used envelopes embossed with the royal crest, sent out by £6 special delivery.
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What does it mean to be 'middle class' in 2024?
When I was a kid, $100,000 sounded like an impossibly large sum of money. Even when I started working at my first professional job with an entry-level salary of $32,000, I thought that making $100,000 would allow one to be comfortably upper-middle class. I’m sure I’m not alone; a “six-figure salary” was, for a long time, shorthand for a “well-paid job.” But in 2024, with the cost of housing and childcare (not to mention inflation on basics like food), a family making $100,000 a year can have...
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Where to Take Pilates Classes in Cairo
Beyond the traditional methods of working out, pilates is emerging as a beacon of mindful movement in Cairo’s fitness landscape. In recent years, various fitness centers have integrated pilates to its classes — offering a haven for individuals seeking to nurture their spirits and bodies. Pilates — performed either on a mat or on a reformer machine — is a system of exercises that promote strength, flexibility, and stability. Reformer pilates are typically more intense than mat-based pilates...