Industrial production picked up in June, rising slightly more than expectations, according to the Federal Reserve.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to report that industrial production picked up slightly last month.

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But the production team at Club Penguin picked up on the noise, and tapped into the playerbase to forge what has been their most successful event to date.

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Improved security and a more stable political environment mean economic activity has "picked up" on the back of increased oil production and exports.

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Given the freedom of the audience to wander and touch, I asked if the production has had any problems with props being picked up and stolen as souvenirs.

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Anna D Shapiro, who directed August: Osage County picked up the award for outstanding director of a play and the production's Deanna Dunagan won outstanding actress in a play.

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In addition to Hathaway's award, the film also picked up prizes for best sound, make-up and hair and production design.

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Three counties have been picked to test a new system of small farms, which will be allowed to keep 30% of their production quota, and any excess.

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