An unexpected extra is the availability of David Atkinson who is an experienced international, but has been away from the sport for some time, living as he does in the Bristol area.

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He explained that Miscavige had been away from the Gold Base for some time, and when he returned he discovered that in his absence many jobs had been reassigned.

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Among other duties, the office is charged with protecting the job rights of National Guard and Reserve members, some of whom are called away from employers for long periods of time.

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"I have been aware for some time that Neil Tunnicliffe has been considering his future away from rugby league and has indicated to me his wish to explore other career opportunities, " said Sir Rodney.

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This may make sense as a way to judge a state (although there may be legitimate questions if it makes sense when moving to a competency-based learning system and away from one based on time), but it creates some problems for judging schools to where students are transferring in the midst of their high school experience.

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The witness described how she would be away from home for up to to eight days at a time at various properties including some in the Cowley Road area which were often "dilapidated, grotty places".

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One that will disappoint a number of those arguing in favour of it, one that moves it much further away from its purported purpose and one which some of us have been pointing to for some time.

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For those of us living in the right areas, however, Subway Time might take away some uncertainty -- even if it's just to confirm that we'll be late.

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Clearly iPhone5 is some time away, and we think that Apple is likely asking both OVTI and Sony to be ready for the improvements in that.

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