The only hint that something important is taking place inside is the concrete security barriers that surround the block.

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But the new layout is much more intuitive and the headers hint at the most important stuff (as opposed to esoteric categories).

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We also see the discovery of the Arkenstone (hint: it becomes important later) as well as the arrival of the dragon, Smaug.

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An earnings surprise means that profits were higher than anticipated, but it might also hint at bigger, more important trends as well.

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But as important as these disparate parts are, they hint at an even larger project.

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This is particularly important in intra- and inter-governmental negotiations because even a hint of bad faith can cause backlash from your bargaining partners and instability in global economic markets.

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As more studies hint that the richness and diversity of the microbial community can be an important indicator of a newborn's health, taking stock of what's in the diaper may actually make sense.

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With the 39th overall pick, they took West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith, a strong hint that they no longer view Sanchez as their long-term answer at the sport's most important position.

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