The surprise slow-down in the euro zone private service sector was met with similar results in manufacturing, which dropped below expectations to 48.4 in the factory index from 49.0 in August.

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There is an exception to this rule: if your spouse is unable to sign a tax return because he or she is serving in a combat zone or is performing qualifying service outside of a combat zone, and you do not have a power of attorney, you may still sign for your spouse.

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These microcells are small devices, about the size of a DSL or cable modem, that create a local cellular service zone up to about 40 feet from the device in which you can make and place cell phone calls and, if you have a smartphone, use data services to access the Internet.

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