In 2006, California nurseries began propagating the improved variety, which the scientists called Tango.

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In the intervening years the design, and variety of designs, of their vacuums has improved and I might be quite happy to own one today.

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But in a greater sense, you have to ask what it is the shuttle, or the space program, I guess, is doing, and it is a variety of things, from weather satellites and improved communications to other technologies.

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So far, a small portfolio of companies across a variety of disciplines and a vision for how publishing could be improved have grabbed our attention.

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These technologies increase crop yields and offer a variety of crop-specific benefits, including better nutrients, improved resistance to pests, drought-resistance and other characteristics that allow farmers to grow more with less environmental impact.

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It has also improved the lot of those afflicted with multiple myeloma, another cancer, and a variety of autoimmune disorders including lupus.

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Offering improved ruggedness over previous models of its type, the Toughbook C2 is designed to withstand a wide variety of work environments.

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In reality, there are a variety of benefits for an organization, from brand building, to staff retention, and even improved client stickiness.

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