"That's why the city of Jakarta said no direct access to the community but we can provide them with the Master Meter, we can also provide them through water kiosks and also public hydrants."

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An explosion of wealth and population in early 19th-century New York prompted the Common (later City) Council to ask the State Legislature to establish a commission to "develop and choose a master plan to channel and direct" the city's future expansion.

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District Master Harold Gracey repeated his opposition to direct talks with the Garvaghy Road residents over the marches, and said he was in no position to do deals with anyone.

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The organisation is a master of such long-established communication techniques as direct mailing, phone-banking and talk radio.

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