Although there has not been a female winner of the Arc since Zarkava in 2008, this year's field features a strong filly contingent, including the favorite Sarafina and the fancied Galikova -- trained, appropriately, by one Freddy Head.

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Catherine Spencer, who led England to a fifth successive Six Nations title this season, leads the 26-strong squad, which features a variety of experience from the likes of Saracens hooker Amy Garnett - who has played in three previous World Cups - to 20-year-old Emily Scarratt, who has scored 16 tries in her 18 caps.

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The setting is a sunshiny suburban town that seems to have been scrubbed with a strong moral disinfectant, and the picture features the usual quarrels, flirtations, and pranks, culminating at the prom.

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The unique speaker features a durable non-slip, shock absorbing TPU exterior, strong enough to withstand drops or vibrations caused from rough terrain.

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But why would Intel spend so much on McAfee to add security features to its chips, rather than buying a smaller company with strong technology?

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You'll also notice some strong similarities in the UI, though the iOS version has a few features the Android software doesn't have yet, such as the ability to share things on Twitter and Facebook.

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Demand has been strong enough that Magellan recently updated the RoadMate 1700 to include premium features, including a high-definition display, free lifetime traffic data and Bluetooth connectivity.

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To capture the strong consumer demand for smartphones, manufacturers have unleashed a steady stream of new models and features over the past two years.

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Paltrow - who previously had a singing role in 2000 film Duets - features on two eligible tracks taken from her country music drama, Country Strong.

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