In addition, Rovio has partnered with some of the best third party distribution platforms in the world to expand its global reach and drive even greater local engagement.

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"Of these 10 are proactively investigated, five are believed to be deceased, 12 relate to third party reports and a further 12 relate to matters that either do not reach a criminal threshold........or where statutory time limits do not allow for a prosecution to take place, " the spokesman added.

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When it comes to breaking up, if you can't reach consensus, Mr. Gerber recommends turning to a third-party arbitrator, such as an attorney or accountant.

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NeuStar, the 1999 management buyout from Lockheed Martin that acts as a third-party administrator of 160 million North American phone numbers (so one phone can reach another), is angling to be a digital-ID custodian.

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By signing deals with the banks, they have been able to reach the small cadre of customers dogged enough to pester their banks for third-party funds.

ECONOMIST: Local restrictions permitting