Mr Foster said he was not calling for the re-introduction of "old-style" terraces but designated spaces for each fan with barriers between rows and optional flip-down seats.

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The flip-down microphone can easily fold up and out of the way, and considering just how light these are, they can be worn for hours on end (trust us, we tried) without any sort of ear pain and unusual pressure on your dome.

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In the choice between another strategic flip-flop or doubling down on a bad bet, Whitman made the right decision.

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The man had to help me into my flip-flops and guide me down the bleachers before I collapsed in a chair.

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To trade in my fashion week stilettos for cooking flip-flops to spend time with my family taught me the importance of slowing things down and savoring the truly important things in life that we often take for granted.

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The design is a bit simpler too, but for those who want to get the GT-style, top-mounted pedal feel, Fanatec will offer a kit that will let you flip any pedal you like (and only those pedals you like) upside down -- ala the Thrustmaster T500 RS, but more gracefully.

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Cariocas will happily travel to and from the beach and parade down the wavy, black-and-white-mosaic boardwalk in just their beachwear and Havaiana flip flops.

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