The arguments for a system with such attributes have been immensely reinforced by the recent experience in the Gulf.

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He notes that the American system is much more expensive than any other developed nation, and attributes this to the lack of a more centralized healthcare system.

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What system could conceivably have so many desirable attributes?

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Supporters of Abigail Fisher, the white student denied admission to the University of Texas, say she was the victim of a system that elevated skin color above other attributes such as grades or test scores.

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This is not the case with proposals such as a lottery, which allocates based on luck, or a point system, which allocates based on quality and attributes of the immigrant.

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The overall index score was determined by performance in 26 image attributes across five key association dimensions: Value System, Quality of Life, Good for Business, Heritage and Culture, and Tourism.

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Because of recent health reports suggesting that cocoa was--you know, has some attributes that are good for the heart and circulatory system, there's been a great trend toward dark chocolate in the industry.

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The eco-rating system assesses 15 specific criteria drawn from five general categories of sustainability attributes - attributes include the usage of environmentally preferable materials, minimization of hazardous substances, energy efficiency, responsible end-of-life treatment and environmentally-responsible manufacturing.

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Sami attributes working through this problem and new regulations as the reason that the banking system is much stronger now.

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