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.bigbody a {color:#008CB3;} .bigbody img {display:inline-block;width:100px;vertical-align:top;} .bigbody p {display:inline-block;width:480px;vertical-align:top;} Tim Quirk Head of Android global content programming, Google The Long Earth, by Terry Pratchett "Pratchett, who's pretty much the Mark Twain of fantasy, is returning to his sci-fi roots. Speaking of Twain, where is volume two of the autobiography he wouldn't allow to be published until 100 years after his death?"
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An economic indicator that tracks tens of thousands of small businesses looks a lot like it did last month. Want more clarity?
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The community you build at work is just as important as anything else you do. A case in point. I debated sharing this story here because of how recently these events had taken place.
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Feeling like you're stuck fighting to the death for big procurement contracts? Use these tips to develop a winning strategy. The Hunger Games, the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins, introduces audiences to a horrific, post-apocalyptic world
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One longtime female freelancer says women are better suited for the Gig Economy. Here are three reasons why. "Am I to infer from your article that only women are contractors
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The serial tech entrepreneur has made a career out of taking slightly bizarre behaviors and turning them into start-ups. His latest: a task-on-demand app. Justin Kan has made a career out of taking slightly bizarre behaviors and turning then into tech start-ups
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National Organization for Rare Disorders was founded in 1983 along with Orphan Drug Act - has progress been made?
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