Democratic caucus-goers express their preference through a show of hands, a sign-in sheet or by dividing themselves into groups according to candidate.

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In 2009, excess bank reserves grew through banks' preference for liquid assets, and the certain (though low) interest earned by deposits at the Federal Reserve.

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He was also talking about some of the other provisions that we've set out in terms of hedge fund managers, who through a provision, a tax preference in the law, are allowed to have their income, which is designated income from their labor, be taxed at a capital gains rate -- called carried interest.

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Here are some tools, not necessarily listed in order of preference or quality, to help you through to the closing ceremony on August 12.

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These can be tied into gaming functionality, while you can also throw in your own personal preference for when you're simply clicking through Google results.

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Preference should be given to candidates who have contributed through both scientific and practical work, and who have made outstanding contributions to the hydrology community as demonstrated by active involvement in the work of IAHS or other international hydrological associations.

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Calls and messages can be routed through the Internet, or on commercial systems, depending on a user's preference.

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