The trick (it feels more like a scam) is to use a government program meant for promoting the circulation of dollar coins for everyday use.

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It will contribute to promoting scientific research for peaceful use of outer space.

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Thailand, too, has been promoting the use of mutual funds for both bonds and equities.

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However, with the new clinical data, Intuitive Surgical may have a hard time promoting the use of its system for hysterectomies.

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The government, local non-governmental organisations and the UN Programme for Development (UNDP) have been promoting the use of new biodegradable bags, the Mauritanian Information Agency reports.

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One idea is to use the tax code, a favourite Clinton tool for promoting everything from education to saving.

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Instead, we should explore less unpleasant ways to cut energy use though such things as incentives for decentralizing work, promoting home-based labor, more tree planning and effective insulation.

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There's also NFC inside, but rather than use it for mobile wallet payment services, Sony's promoting its programmable Smart Tags -- accessories similar to Samsung's TecTiles.

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Apart from promoting the area, they also aim to boost their collective buying power for utilities they use.

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