Environmental activists recently discovered an effective way of raising awareness: They offer a reward for officials willing to swim in local rivers.

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Jay's parents are prepared to offer a reward for their safe return.

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Unlike Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes-Oxley does not offer a financial reward for whistleblowing.

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Both groups can delay gratification if a bigger reward is on offer, but only for a few seconds.

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By extending the free web offer in this vibrant market, Rdio is looking to reward Brazil's passion for a quality music discovery experience and encourage new users to try the service.

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The Obama administration's devotion to appeasement shows that even if it wished to reward Israel in some way for going along with a construction freeze, it has nothing to offer.

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