Q: Goldman also raised its quarterly dividend to 25 cents from 12 cents , citing the new tax law .

Goldman decided to increase its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share from 12 cents , citing recent tax legislation as a primary factor behind the move .

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Q: " He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell , " Nicky Webster , a spokesman for Hempleman-Adams , said .

Partway across the Atlantic , " He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell , " the balloonist 's spokesperson Nicky Webster said .

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Q: Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .

Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights -- including seats on other airlines -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .

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yes