This suggests that culture, irritatingly vague though it may sound, is more important to Silicon Valley's success than economic or technological factors.

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In the best cases, it is encouraging political scientists to team up in an interdisciplinary way with statisticians, economists, psychologists and even software engineers, to understand the complex interplay between human and technological factors that can influence an election.

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In an economy characterized by the convergence of globalized commerce, widely available information and rapid technological progress, innovation and entrepreneurship are crucial factors in sustaining and growing U.S. competitiveness in the world.

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Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company's products, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company's businesses.

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Three major factors will drive the paperless office movement, says Gutsche: ecological, technological and generational.

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Two factors, he said, had contributed to the success of the telecom industry: technological innovation in the mobile area and the adoption of liberal policies.

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