• Although taxes of so-called fatty foots appeals to some politicians as a stealth way to raise government revenue in a struggling economy, there are some signs of pushback from a public weary of the tax-regulation-litigation cycle.

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  • Although VMware is the leader in so-called virtualization software, which lets servers run many operating systems and applications at the same time, the company hasn't come up with a strategy to remain on top, especially as Microsoft has begun ramping up its virtualization offerings.

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  • He said that although vehicles had to be purchased through a so-called "national framework agreement", it was up to chief constables to decide which specific brand they wanted to buy.

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  • The House debated a handful of alternatives to the Republican resolution, all of which were destined for failure, although one -- the budget produced by the so-called Blue Dog group of conservative Democrats -- put up a valiant fight.

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  • Although this could try the patience of Bolivia's so-called social movements, some protest leaders may have other matters on their mind.

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  • Although it is true that by proclaiming his devotion to the so-called peace process, Netanyahu was able to deflect some of the White House's attacks against him, the short-term advantage it brought him this week in Washington is eclipsed by the long-term damage such an approach causes the country.

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  • Although considered a long shot, Tagle's inclusion among the so-called papabile, or papal candidates, has electrified many in the country, where past pontiffs were welcomed by millions like rock stars.

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  • And although there has been a further fall in the profitability of lending, the so-called margin, that is now expected to stabilise before recovering early next year.

    BBC: Lloyds shows cost of alienating customers

  • Although it's such a complete antithesis to the views held by their so-called coalition partners, the Lib Dem MEPs, it is a view with support at the Conservative Conference.

    BBC: A vision for Britain outside the European Union

  • And Japan's latest finance minister, Naoto Kan, has called for a weaker yen (although he received a rebuke from the prime minister for doing so).

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  • Both versions of the legislation would also address the so-called doughnut hole that leaves many Medicare recipients on the hook for prescription drug costs, although in slightly different ways.

    NPR: House On The Verge Of Historic Health Vote

  • Although data for the third quarter showed the UK economy had expanded by 1%, the report said the so called "Olympics bounce" was unlikely to have affected Scotland to the same extent.

    BBC: Brighter hope for Scots economy

  • Although most shoppers will probably never become experts on the matter, they can examine sweaters for bubbles or so-called "chicken feet, " ripples and wrinkles in a weave that appear when factories knit too fast.

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