"Immigration reform will strengthen our nation's security by helping us identify exactly who has entered our country and who has left -- a basic function of government that our broken immigration system is incapable of accomplishing today, " said South Carolina's Lindsey Graham and Arizona's John McCain.

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It figures that using less water and energy to execute a basic household function, while looking cool doing it, works pretty well for consumers.

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According to Ben, only Atari 2600 and Colecovision games are supported for the time being, although emulation of other systems will apparently be possible through software upgrades (it'll also function as a basic PMP).

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There is a clear difference between companies gravitating towards basic features that reflect function and consumer demand, and intentionally infringing on a unique patented invention.

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After all, anyone who travels internationally knows that there are dozens of plug designs that accomplish the same basic function: delivery of electricity to a power cord.

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Monetarists ignore the most basic of economic truths that all demand is a function of supply first.

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This is akin to the most basic function of Novation's Launchpad, whereby the 8 x 8 grid represents a corresponding section of your project.

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