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In a throwback to the Soviet era, senior students are once again being taught how to use Kalashnikov rifles and hand grenades as part of a course called "The Basics of Safety and Homeland Defence".

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

“I’m glad more of this stuff can start being made,” Robinson, a Black designer who runs Boujee Basics, says.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

In August, the company said it was eliminating some in-house brands that weren’t resonating with customers and would relaunch some items under existing brands like Amazon Basics and Amazon Essentials.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

McCormick said about 2% of its sales growth was affected by the divestiture of its Kitchen Basics business, the exit of its consumer business in Russia and COVID-19-led China shutdowns.

From Reuters • Mar. 28, 2023

As stated back in the Basics section, all you need to do is:  Borrow or buy an eligible book.

From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim




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