The latter never dug into the old ways but has long been willing to evolve when it comes to delivery (call and pick up later in store, mail order whether in a store or via web, and, of course, its having jumped into e-reading).

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The government says NHS Direct is expected to "retain a role" in its the delivery, staffed by call advisers supported by nurses.

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Because American Giant's supply chain can be traced all the way back to the US cotton fields, with fabric being specially woven and dyed for it, getting a new shipment of raw materials wasn't as simple as making a phone call and waiting for an overnight delivery.

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During the company's conference call management said it sees sequential sales growth across its delivery business and continues to increase its operating margins, according to TradeTheNews.com.

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The call is to move these away from bases where they are co-located with delivery systems such as planes and missiles and instead place them in national storage facilities.

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The system is also used in cricket as a commentary aid to determine if a delivery would have hit the stumps in lbw decisions, but this is not available for umpires to call upon.

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We also call on all parties to ensure the safety of civilians and aid workers, and the safe and unimpeded delivery of relief supplies to those in need.

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