Slowing down to explore the side canyons is a first-rate way to pack extra adventure into a classic American trip, as well as to fully absorb the area's geological diversity.

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For those whose weight gain may be due in part to the activity of M. smithii, controlling the organisms with antibiotics or other medications could slow down the rate at which they pack on the pounds, and these individuals could easily be identified with a relatively simple breath test.

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Currently, around 20% of Americans pack such devices, with the growth rate near the steep part of the hockey stick.

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Apple was in the middle of the pack paying a 25% reported tax rate (eBay was the lowest at 17% and Facebook was the highest at 38% but this was probably effected by stock options and going public).

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Our health care spending growth rate is in the middle of the pack among developed countries.

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This particular e-garment packs quite the selection of hardware, as you can see above -- a trio of LilyPad Arduino boards (and some custom ones), a Bluetooth module, 12 x 12 RGB LED "screen", speakers, bend sensors, a heart rate monitor, shake motors and a power pack.

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Researchers at the Washington State University said Wednesday they have figured out how pack more energy into a lithium-ion battery and boost the rate of charging it.

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Low cost, innovative manufacturers are creating devices at a faster and faster rate, making it increasingly difficult for Apple to stay ahead of the pack.

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Three years ago, Singapore experienced its lowest birth rate in history, a fact that distresses its leaders, but apparently not the couples who pack the nightclubs and party all night.

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