And part of that greatness, observers say, is the family's dedication to public service and kitchen-table issues that may be at the core of Obama's fit in the Kennedy brand.

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Lenovo offers an array of protection services for the Horizon Table PC, including InHome Warranty upgrades for service at the owner's home or business and up to three years of warranty coverage.

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The imposition of the service charge on that receipt makes it clear that the server could be paid minimum wage (depending on his or her other customers), and not issued the service charge at all, despite serving a table of ten.

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My inspiration came from the 15 women fellows who are heavy hitters from the business, academic and nonprofit communities women who have earned a seat at the board table after many years of distinguished service and hard work.

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For an additional fee, a dating service could offer on-site assistance, perhaps in the form of a woman who arranges to dine at the next table, so she can eavesdrop on how the client is doing.

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This month it was reported that Samsung had replaced Nokia at the top of the table for total handsets shipped, according to IHS iSuppli Mobile and Wireless Communications Service.

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