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Erling Marthinsen

Friday at last, British musicians and warriors deserve a tribute
Strange ideas sometimes pop up, and here’s an example. A little musical playlist for Friday night. I’ll start in my beloved second home country,…
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There are some dark clouds surrounding Trump's desire to drive down oil prices. But the president doesn't seem to be intimidated by challenges. Photo: Pixabay
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