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Some feel Ben Thomas was fortunate to avoid suspension after kicking out when held off the ball by Argentina flanker Pablo Matera last Sunday.

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"Spreading a positive message and helping people less fortunate than myself, that's what makes me the happiest."

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“I’ve just been really fortunate to be here this year,” Jones said.

If you’re fortunate enough to have a stockpile of miles and points, judiciously book a backup flight in case your trip goes off the rails.

“Berkshire’s individual shareholders are a very special group who are unusually generous in sharing their gains with others less fortunate,” Buffett wrote.

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