According to Boud and to MarketPointe, the surge in demand has been accompanied by a corresponding uptick in prices and reduction in such enticements as free flooring and kitchen appliance upgrades.

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Within a week I had samples of the regular and gluten-free versions in my kitchen, and right off the bat, after one single bite, I was hooked.

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The people's library, free clothes and gourmet soup kitchen were gone now, or reduced to shadows of their former selves.

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Fully customizable, Dash allows users to create their own personal playlist from over 1, 000 free apps to enjoy in the kitchen, bedroom, office, or any other room in the home.

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It has free showers, bike hire and a kitchen and barbecue area.

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There's a stunning free-form pool (all 13 villas have private lap pools) and an open summer kitchen set off to one side.

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It is difficult to imagine a Randian qua Randian, say, volunteering in a soup kitchen to feed the hungry, or even founding the Fraternal Order of Fellow Randians to provide free health coverage and housing to jobless and homeless Randians.

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Whether it's a parent at home running around the kitchen or a young entrepreneur running their new business, Talking Point provides the crystal-clear hands-free phone solution for any user.

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