He says that many mobile-phone manufacturers use the proprietary connectors on their chargers to retain customers, as people are more likely to buy products for which they already have charging adaptors at home, in the office, or in the car.

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If you can use one of your breaks or part of your lunch hour to doze off in the car or in a vacant office, you'll find yourself as energized as the kindergartners awaking from their afternoon sleep.

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Visitors are more likely to think it is an art gallery or modern office block than a car factory.

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She could not drive to such an office in her own car, or even sit in it if that might mean mingling with the opposite sex.

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"If you are thinking about buying a new car or renovating your office, go ahead and do it then, " the author Mr. Chany says.

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The services allow travellers to reserve cars online or via an iPhone or Android app, and immediately pick up or return a vehicle without being limited by the office hours of a traditional car hire company, which may be closed for much of Sunday or have only a handful of locations around a city.

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Every detail should be imagined: house, car, partner, office, dog (or cat).

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Saluting the flag, buying an American car, voting for your candidate or even serving in political office do not necessarily make one a patriot.

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