His abrasive style could have been a factor in the decision to make a change.

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Regional differences also play a factor in design and style.

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There are those who say the style of fences could also be a factor.

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The report's authors, who received information from almost 25, 000 students and around 200 corporate recruiters, note that given the current economic climate, value for money -- or "return on investment" to use a suitable business school-style term -- was a key factor in determining this year's rankings.

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Jobs style, add in their presentations the emotional factor, tell a story, surprised to know you are listening to something that was not expected.

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Finally, another vital factor to consider is that of life style and chronic conditions.

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The HD2000A is in SANYO's signature vertical form factor while the FH1A is a traditional style camcorder shape (horizontal).

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This slider-style device has a full QWERTY keyboard, a form factor that appeals to many feature phone and BlackBerry users but also is reminiscent of the EPIC 4G smartphone.

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Style characteristics also help define market cap, although the signals can conflict depending on what factor is used to differentiate growth stocks from value stocks.

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