The money we're talking about is the millions that feed the political machines.

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Globally, 90, 000 machines feed the same data to the Japanese company.

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If we feed it more money, it is to little effect: Vending machines are not particularly innovative or adaptive.

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Machines, storage devices and networks will lose their identity and feed into pools of resources that can be tapped as needed.

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The same goes for robotic spoons that make it easier for the infirm to feed themselves, power suits that help lift heavy grocery bags, and a variety of machines that watch the house, vacuum the carpet and so on.

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The man being there to feed the dog and the dog to bite the man if he tries to touch any of the machines.

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This is not simply because sophisticated sniffing machines are less sensitive than dogs' noses or because prison teaches young addicts new crimes to feed their habits.

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The man is there to feed the dog and the dog is there to bite the man if he tries to touch any of the machines.

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