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This period marked a sudden and unusual return to near ice-age conditions that lasted roughly a thousand years, interrupting an overall warming trend following the Last Glacial Period.
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"Not a top performance but overall it's two-sided; acknowledge the defensive side of the game, but of course the offensive side needs to be better."
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Simply put, people who move more tend to spend less time being inactive overall.
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Fortunately, Mr. Bailey’s overall message isn’t nearly so convoluted: Approach your daily activities with purpose, considering ways to maximize your desire and minimize your aversion.
Now, retail trades make up a growing slice of the overall market.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
