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Move Fast and Break |
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The Female Career "O |
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To the surprise of many, large numbers of highly qualified American women are dropping out of mainstream careers. In fact, more than half of the women in the class of 1981 from Stanford University left the workforce at some point. |
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The Rise of the Mega |
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With few exceptions, human history can be viewed as an upward trend in population density. We evolved from nomadic “hunting and gathering” societies to tribal villages, then to small towns, and ultimately to the grand and glittering cities we see today throughout the industrialized world. |
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Internet Gambling Ja |
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Internet gambling is growing at a phenomenal pace. In 1996, the industry consisted of 30 Web sites that brought in $30 million in wagers. But by 2004, more than 1,800 on-line casinos took in about $7.5 billion. |
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The Growing Mountain |
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Microsoft made headlines recently when the company surprised analysts and investors by announcing the most generous one-time corporate dividend in history. By paying out $3 per common share, or $32 billion to its shareholders, the company passed along more than half of the $60 billion in cash it had accumulated. |
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