The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) sent a 75-page document to Stone's lawyers setting out its reasons for the refusal to grant a new appeal in January 2009.

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These walls were a testing ground where Aalto experimented with different textures, materials and designs, playing with brick, stone and ceramic swatches and setting them against various finishes and ornamental plants.

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President George W Bush signed a proclamation setting the decision in stone from 1 January 2002 at his ranch in Texas.

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It is also the ideal urban setting for the great stone wall.

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Now, the new spot, called Parallel 37, named for its Bay-area setting, highlights wood, stone and glass and regional cuisine.

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At his namesake gallery, the cool black stone floors and whitewashed walls form a monastic setting for works by the likes of Anish Kapoor.

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In a private setting, couples will enjoy a hot stone massage, gemstone facial and a decadent chocolate ganache treat to share.

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Since one of the constitution's main purposes was to facilitate the smooth running of an enlarged EU, it seems not such a bad idea to wait a while to see what problems emerge after the ten new members join next May before setting the Union's governing principles in stone.

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The most you can expect by way of scene-setting here are occasional keen-eyed observations by Jesse Stone, the hero, of the women who cross his line of sight.

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Stone fountains, cobbled streets and geranium-lined shutters evoke a fairytale setting.

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