This enabled Troy to track the performance of the trainees before putting them behind a keyboard for "live" data input, she said.

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The internet can provide a vehicle, but passively using it as the destination without digging for input from real, live people can lead to huge wastes of time and resources.

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Just input the city where you currently live and the city you want to move to.

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The unique Loop Recorder also allows DJs to capture and overdub audio loops from the live mix, cue signal or an external input on the fly, and drop them back into the mix at any time.

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Based on the Fennec XUL code, the project's already begun successfully integrating with the live tile flavor of that OS, implementing HTML file input controls, snap for managing multiple running apps, in addition to search and share contracts.

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As for live music, Mr Stephenson said he hoped the call for public input would reinvigorate the Corn Exchange.

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