It is inspired by the National Debt Clock, which gathered a large amount of attention when it was first posted in Manhattan in the late 1980s.

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The national security staff in the White House is also coordinating a large interagency response with experts meeting around the clock to monitor the latest information coming out of Japan.

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"Amtrak crews have been working around the clock to clear affected track of large amounts of snow, in excess of several fee in some cases, " the rail line said in a statement.

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By deploying so many large, economical aircraft from a vast base, open around the clock and halfway between Europe and Asia, Emirates could in effect run a global hub, reducing European airports to a feeder role and impoverishing their associated flag carriers.

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Three large widgets show the time, date and weather, which can be used to launch the alarm clock, calendar and weather apps, respectively.

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For example, many companies depend on large cadres of workaholic professionals and middle managers who put in long hours, are available around the clock, and are willing to sacrifice family and personal time for business activities.

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At approximately 11 o'clock as I was getting ready to take my friend home I heard what sounded like a large lorry pull right up outside my home, or possibly a low flying aircraft.

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