The internal revenue code is nightmarishly complex, as illustrated by this video.

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And after the disappointment of withdrawing from the Beijing Olympics last year, he feels he is learning quickly, as illustrated by his two-round victory over Walsall's Steve Saville last month.

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Though Dixon wears his eco credentials lightly, his crusade to make low-voltage lighting attractive is second to none, as illustrated by Luminosity, a collection of lamps, lights and shades that he also presented last month in Milan.

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The book, to be sold by Livraria Cultura all over Brazil, is illustrated with beautiful pictures taken by photographer Niven Franci as well as schematic drawings that faithfully register the memory of this piece of Brazilian historical and cultural heritage.

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But the issue is still very much with us, as illustrated by the recent unsuccessful prosecution of Timothy Cahill, the former Massachusetts State Treasurer and gubernatorial candidate.

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Japan is especially reluctant to do so, as was illustrated by a recent spat over American beef, in which fears of mad-cow disease strengthened the hands of protectionists.

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But the symbol of Germany as a stable economic power extends out of politics, and is further illustrated by their domestic soccer league, the Bundesliga.

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Perhaps my concern with strange taxes can best be illustrated by highlighting what I think is the ultimate in using taxes as a way to target a government desired outcome.

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Like Mr. Buffett, Mr. Jain is viewed a tough negotiator who is willing to let a deal go if he can't get the price he wants, as illustrated by his approach to Transatlantic.

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