When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, Americans were suddenly forced to add a host of newly independent countries to their global awareness.

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The Big 12 would add another school in order to host a conference championship game, and Clemson and Virginia Tech are two schools often tabbed as possible additions.

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The heart of the product is the BoardX Motherboard, essentially a blank slate with a mini solderless breadboard and a host of ports for plugging in add-ons.

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After carefully considering the demands of all our customers, including both custom integrators and consumers, Denon has engineered a line of new receivers that provides users with simple solutions for all their needs, including quick and easy setup to ensure maximum performance from all source components, as well as a host of 'common sense' lifestyle features that add to a user's overall entertainment experience.

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This factor, they add, is considered the most significant weakness of both Madrid - one of the few major European capitals yet to host the Games - and Tokyo's bids.

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