And he is having to dig into his pocket at this point to make sure that some of them are able to deal with the economic impact.

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The Mini Pocket Router operates as an Access Point to create a Wi-Fi hotspot from a wired source.

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When you go through the typical checkout line at a retailer, the phone in your pocket is smarter than anything you see at point of sale.

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On the bright side, it's narrow enough to rest comfortably in the hand while using it as a phone, and it's not annoyingly thick -- don't get us wrong, it's a beefy phone, but not to the point of causing a problem in your pocket.

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He put his hand in his pocket and felt around for cash, but what was the point?

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Either way--with a swap or a margined bond trade--you pocket the spread, unless and until the corporate bond gets into trouble, at which point you're sitting on a painful capital loss.

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This powerful device conceals its rugged nature in a slim and attractive design, and, at only .4 inches thick at its thinnest point, users can enjoy its lightweight feel and easily carry it in a pocket or bag among keys, change and other items with reduced susceptibility to marks or scratches.

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