Now, however, the government of Singapore is reportedly on board, and the device is being eyed by several U.S. airline, package transportation and retail companies.

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For instance, a package of home care services and help with diet and transportation could greatly improve the quality of life for a senior with congestive heart failure and help her avoid the kind of health crisis that would result in a hospitalization.

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The report looked at a number of schemes in western England: Three rapid transit schemes in the Bristol area, Bath Transportation Package, Weston Package, the Greater Bristol Metro and the new M49 junction.

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Nearly all Antarctic tourism is sea-based, meaning that your transportation, meals and accommodation are combined in one neat package (your ship), so that no infrastructure has to be built ashore in Antarctica's delicate environment.

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Winners are responsible for all expenses not included in the prize package, including, without limitation, transportation besides air travel, parking, meals, incidentals and other personal expenses, and for the reporting and payment of all taxes (if any).

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If you book a six-night package, you'll begin your stay with an airport meet and greet and round-trip ground transportation between the hotel and Tocumen International, Albrook International and Enrique Malek Airports.

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