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On October 9, 2009, Lucasfilm Ltd., the American production company founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas, filed to protect the trademark Droid
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But do we trust the Chinese world records adjudictors??
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A survey in 2002 cast some doubt on the competitiveness of the Hong Kong labour force. Looking primarily at the quality of labour within the Asian region, the results of the poll suggested that inadequate education investment and rising labour costs have meant that although salaries for white collar workers and managerial staff are higher, the quality of service provided is not necessarily any greater than that provided by labour in other Asian countries.
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In 2006 290,996 British passports were reported lost or stolen. While many people safeguard their wallet and personal valuables abroad, their passport is not always such a priority.

IPS - Passport warning for winter wanderers

Votzefork, people really are inchworms!

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As part of the National Identity Service, identity cards are being introduced alongside the UK passport. Both will include biometrics of your unique physical features (face and fingerprints), securing them to your biographic details (including your name, address, and date of birth).

Identity cards: an introduction : Directgov - Government, citizens and rights

I think that would be fock’n news to most of us!

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