Its minimalist high-gloss black finish contrasts with the unit's aluminum trim, and complements the same design qualities found on many high-end flat-panel displays that feature black lacquered finishes set off by silver bezels.

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McCain also scored high among people for whom personal qualities played a more important role than issues: 47 percent of those votes went to the senator from Arizona compared to 30 percent for closest rival Mitt Romney.

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But if the new way of American war has any common denominator, the qualities of flexibility and imagination rank high among them.

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The same qualities of size, mass and high stance that give truck drivers a sense of safety and security actually create serious challenges.

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Aside from its well-known purgative qualities, Mrs Oldroyd Hulme says that rhubarb is high in fibre, potassium, natural oestrogen (which helps prevent brittle-bone disease in women) and low in calories.

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Coming out of high school near San Diego, Nuno was overlooked, lacking the qualities scouts look for.

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Female leaders have many of the same qualities as their male colleagues, especially an ability to set high goals and inspire others to fulfill them.

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But Iovine and HTC Chief Executive Peter Chou contend their companies share important qualities, such as a commitment to speed, innovation, design and high quality.

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Designed by Philips acoustic engineers based in Leuven, Belgium, Philips SoundSphere speakers have met the high expectations of demanding European music-lovers by achieving the best possible balance between their subjective qualities.

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