According to a recent Reuters article, the worlds of personal finance and computer gaming are increasingly co-mingling.

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Steve Jobs has always preferred to steer his company in his own direction, instead of co-mingling with others.

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They require co-mingling money, reaching a consensus on stock picking, and a serious time commitment, especially for the club officers.

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In east L.A., downtown, the beach enclaves and little neighborhoods between the biggies, a refreshing air of sophistication, individualism and artistry is co-mingling with Cali-cool.

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Party season is at an all-time high, and, whether you're schmoozing with co-workers or mingling at a friend's holiday celebration, you become a pro at small talk.

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There have been lots of times, in different jobs, where co-workers would be mingling after work getting their drink on or having cozy dinners to reveal every detail of their private life.

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While some companies say these co-working initiatives are too young to point to new products created from intercompany mingling, managers add the practice can help inject older firms with a start-up mentality and bring in new talent.

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