By not allowing group prayer, while at the same time allowing other group activities such as board games, the warden was violating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson found.

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At the same time, social and intellectual activities such as visiting family and friends, reading, playing intellectually stimulating games or learning a new language did nearly nothing to ward off the symptoms of an aging brain, the study said.

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The new scrutiny comes at the same time federal regulators are attempting to rein in illegal activities made easier by virtual currencies.

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At the same time, efforts by other countries to persuade North Korea to halt such activities have failed.

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He says that while at the same time that these institutions are under-regulated they are also taking on more risky activities, and if another crisis erupts taxpayers might have to foot the bill again.

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At the same time, two prominent senators have begun drafting legislation that will mandate closer scrutiny of the activities of foreign companies raising money in U.S. capital markets.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission at the same time leveled civil charges against 17 individuals and fined the NYSE for failing to adequately supervise trading activities.

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At the same time, Merkel also has allied Germany with the U.S. to oppose Iran's nuclear activities, and she was vocal on energy security at the G8 summit meeting this summer, where she was the only female leader at the table.

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The restaurant scene is booming, neighbourhoods are being transformed and at the same time, Istanbul offers world renowned ancient architecture and museums, food fit for a sultan and enough sights and activities for a lifetime of visits.

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