In due course he acquired an entire block of apartments.

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Of course, next door or down the block in Vegas is measured in miles.

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Demonstrators vowed to return on Monday and over the course of the week in an attempt to block further attempts at the removal.

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As opposition lined up to block the appointment, Ms. Black asked in an email message whether City Hall should change course.

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After a public outcry, Congress in late 2011 forced the FAA to reverse course and allow aircraft owners to block their flight information for any reason.

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