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Toys and games
1) Devices that are used exclusively for recreation and play. Toys are most often used with children and pets and as a medium of education and development. Toys are not always obvious in their nature. A simple bottle can be considered a toy if an individual uses it for recreational use. 2) Games are structural activities used for physical or psychological education. In most cases, games are recreation. However, games can also be considered work. For example, a professional soccer game is a career to the participants.
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Financial services; General Finance
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Generic term for the securities industry firms that buy, sell, and underwrite securities.
wallflower
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