His view is that better banking from an economic and moral perspective requires bankers to have a closer and more personal relationship with customers - and this could be achieved both by forcibly turning an RBS or Lloyds into a set of German-style regional banks, and by regulatory reform that would make it easier for local banks to flourish.

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There is nothing noticeably regional in their form or style.

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Regional differences also play a factor in design and style.

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His personal style and flair for promotion have attracted nationwide attention to the issue of regional authority and helped to rewrite the role of a governor.

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In general, the foods were gourmet takes on regional specialties: the Dallas Cowboys did Quail Breast Wrapped in Niman Ranch Bacon, the Denver Broncos served Szechuan Style Colorado Bison Short Ribs, the Green Bay Packers Wisconsin Duck Borscht with Duck Brats and Caraway Cream, The Kansas City Chiefs honored their legendary hometown BBQ heritage with Cider Braised Pork Shoulder with Caramelized Onions, and so on.

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