The latter frequently took the form of superior durability and reliability.

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But the defenders argued there are no nutrients in starchy carbohydrate foods that people can't get elsewhere, and often in a superior form.

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The Nikon D600 offers a remarkable value, merging the perfect combination of a lightweight, compact form factor and superior image quality, making the leap into FX-format photography more attractive than ever.

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Instead of having to fill in a form just to see a superior, staff can now e-mail the company president directly with a query or a problem.

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Meanwhile, most of the world waits until next week (or September, when Pioneer and Sony release their Blu-ray players which reports suggest will have superior hardware), to form their own opinion.

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"By offering superior performance in an ultra-small form factor package, the UltraGig 6400 establishes a new benchmark for mobile HD video wireless connectivity, " said Jim Chase, director of marketing of the wireless division at Silicon Image, Inc.

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All equity categories rotate in and out of favor and none are inherently superior long term and high-dividend stocks are just another form of equity category.

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