And finally, knowing how retail prices are changing, in detail, would be of great use in trying to predict inflation.

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Bob Lauder, deputy director in Scotland of the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, said any new information would be of great use to its 200 officers posted in 40 countries throughout Europe and Asia.

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Though it may seem unnatural for gum to not be sticky, widespread use of the degradable stuff could be great news for both your carpet and local governments who spend thousands of dollars cleaning it off sidewalks.

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East suggested that if the cricket club could use the venue, it would be of great benefit for the sport in east London.

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They were happy, of course, to see him freed, but they are also increasingly disgusted at what seems to be the cynical use of political prisoners as "bargaining chips" by the great powers.

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As should be clear from a casual perusal of the past 40-odd years of great power politics, the use of terrorist forces is completely banal and unexceptional.

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It will be interesting to watch this concept come to life because it has a great potential to enhance our everyday use of technology with a truly emotional component.

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