Similarly, when an octopus changes skin color in self-defense, such as by mimicking a poisonous sea snake, the decision may come not from central command but from the skin itself.

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Mourners, many clad in the red color of Mr. Chavez's self-styled "Bolivarian Revolution, " waved flags and sang chants.

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While Mr. Murray, a self-described "conservative preppy guy, " goes easy on color, he believes there is no such thing as too much color in a preppy look.

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In modern times, we deny the tension, often choosing the self-righteous high horse on one side or the other and color coding our decisions according to partisan loyalties that both belong to Hermes.

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"Offering the Q10 in 100 color combinations is a unique way for PENTAX to showcase its commitment to supporting photo enthusiast's creative self- expression, " said John Carlson, Sr.

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