After all, she notes, bathroom scales didn't put an end to dieting.

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All that power doesn't come light, though -- the AR tips the scales at 8.4 pounds.

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While the fat lady isn't singing yet for Hubble, she is certainly practising her scales.

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He said, we don't have problems recruiting teachers because teaching is so revered and the pay scales for teachers are actually comparable to doctors and other professions.

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