Here it is: the militarism, the sturdiness, the kitsch, the strangely uniform aesthetic that shaped a continent.

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Ematic prides itself on offering the latest in advanced technology that has undergone rigorous testing for quality, sturdiness and reliability.

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We think there is a continuing underestimate of U.S. conditions and sturdiness.

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Arguing for sturdiness rather than fragility, growth conditions are favorable in terms of global real interest rates, low inventories and strong January growth in U.S. incomes and spending.

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This should mean that it is lightweight without sacrificing sturdiness.

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But most of the Mac fans crowding around the MacBook Air on display at the trade show didn't seem to worry about the machine's sturdiness, any more than any other notebook.

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Despite their personal sturdiness and the immense range of their wanderings (they settled Europe and Asia from the Iberian Peninsula to the Altai Mountains of Siberia), the latest genetic studies indicate their total population never managed to reach six figures.

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For those looking for something a little more conventional, Acer has also unveiled its new TravelMate ProFile laptop design (check it out after the break), which is also light on specs at the moment but does promise some increased sturdiness while still keeping the weight down.

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Jerry Brown, president of Thorograph, a New York-based firm that provides data and thoroughbred consulting to owners, breeders, and bettors, says the main issue is that the breeder market rewards big, good-looking yearlings that sell for a lot of money, without taking into account their sturdiness.

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