But one of the few characteristics Arab states have long shared is the "freedom deficit, " the product of decades of authoritarian rule.

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However behind the scenes product peddling financial firms with large salesforces have been lobbying hard to make sure that the fiduciary rule, which would require your stock broker to act your best interest and disclose conflicts, is either watered down or eliminated from the final legislation.

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The second rule is that the benefits of a product should be external, not internal.

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We believe the rule will effectively block the return of risky product features and inadequate documentation.

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However, netbooks and tablets will continue to rule the PC market with newer technologies and rapid innovation in terms of product design and features.

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The first rule of customer service is that for each person who calls in to complain about a product or service, there are nine who do not.

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This rule path can then be enhanced with complementary content or offerings, whether for discount on the searched product or an up-sell on similar items.

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