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The Best Pre-Mixed Mojitos North Of Havana

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- jim Young “I have a green smoothie every day. Oh, wait, the bartender said it's a mojito.” - anon When one of the staff at the LCBO in Port Loring recommends a new drink to me, I listen. In spite of what The Four Seasons might tell you, “Talk is NOT cheap” and it always seems to take its toll in the form of extra purchases at the check out. Many of the good things in life are worth a little extra however, so why not? But when Lisa suggested a canned, pre-mixed mojito, I was very skeptical. That the description read “Rum Mojito” in big bold letters right there on the face of the can, did nothing to alleviate my concerns.  Mojitos give me encourage-mint to get through the week. “As opposed to what?” I wondered, “ What else would a mojito be made with BUT Rum?”  A second look brought my attention to the smaller claim of “mint & lime” above it. If they had added “sugar” and “carbonated water” , this descriptive could have doubled as its ingredient list. But the name “Cutw...
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Published In The Great North Arrow, July 1, 2025: Never Mind Humanitarian - It’s Not Even Good Business

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Never Mind Humanitarian - It’s Not Even Good Business - jim Young “There is nothing more uncommon than common sense.” - Frank Lloyd Wright Donald Trump was very upfront about his plans to deport all undocumented immigrants from the U.S. when he was campaigning for his second term of presidency. He tried to soften the blow by claiming he would concentrate on rounding up undocumented immigrants that had violent criminal records first, such as the rapists and murderers. Who’s going to contest the deportation of an illegal immigrant who commits violent crimes? It seems like a noble enough cause. The problem is of course, Donald Trump lies. The whole world knows he lies. Even most of his supporters, if they are being honest, know Trump lies. Trump doesn't care. Just 3 days after being inaugurated, the round up began, including many deportations of undocumented immigrants who had no previous convictions. Was anyone surprised that Donald Trump broke his word? No one raised an eyebrow at t...
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