But the government said the owners should lose the motel because they had not enacted certain "security measures, " such as raising room rates to "discourage" criminals from staying there!

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Downstairs, in the master bedroom, they discussed raising the ceiling to make the room feel less cramped.

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She also made small structural adjustments to the home, including raising the ceilings in the guest room and study.

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And half-empty hotels may be reluctant to cut room prices, because raising them again when demand recovers could drive away repeat customers as well as bargain hunters.

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Some countries, particularly Spain, have succeeded in raising the number of organ donors, but there is still much room for improvement, according to Leo Roels, managing director of the Donor Action Foundation.

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In every ocean-facing room are large windows showcasing the view, which the couple enhanced by raising their lawn by 4 feet, so that the grass and the sea appear to touch in the distance and cars driving by disappear.

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"Right here, " John Adams said, raising one of his drum sticks so the New York legend could see him in the back of the room.

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