In other words it a vertical add-on, or a horizontal core component layer?

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"A polyester reinforcement at the core with probably a polythene layer around that, " Garvey said.

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The result is not unlike what you get when you broil a steak: a darkened, cooked outer layer, with a lighter core.

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Red giants are created when a star exhausts its supply of hydrogen at its core, with the result that the inner layer contracts and the outer layers expand, forming a redder and much larger star.

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Core to that tale of two hackers is a layer of the Web that acts as a digital directory assistance, the Domain Name System.

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Permanent life insurance can be viewed as having a core of something similar to term with an additional layer of a cash savings vehicle.

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Shazam incorporated it into its core technology, improving its accuracy, and added a layer of animation and visualization to create a fun and engaging way to see the lyrics in real-time with the song.

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The outer layer, or cladding, is plain silica, while the core is doped with germanium.

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In the process of manufacturing the pill, a middle layer is formed on the border between the coating and the inner core.

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And perhaps explore how you might be better able to provide a layer of mobile empowerment and freedom to innovate that can coexist with and leverage core systems and data.

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