Of course, many New Yorkers already live in micro-sized units or smaller.

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On April 27, the State Council announced a number of measures to enhance the fiscal, financial and taxation support for small and micro-sized enterprises in a bid to ensure their sound development.

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By contrast, micro-CHP systems are typically sized to produce heat and power for a modestly sized home.

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The pocket-sized JBL Micro II ultra-portable speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse.

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The pocket-sized JBL Micro Wireless speaker can be clipped to clothing or slipped into a purse and will be offered in multiple colors.

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The micro-USB port on the tablet PC and full-sized USB on the keyboard dock enable quick and convenient connections to external devices, such as printers and external HDD or USB flash drives.

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Seven years ago, according to Bill Owens, who heads up the micro-distillers trade group, American Distilling Institute, there were 30 craft-sized pot stills operating in America.

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Micro-greens--mini arugula, fennel and spinach--cost twice as much as full-sized greens, and they were a hit at high-end eateries during the salad days of the last economic boom.

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