That said, it also makes sense for you to maintain some exposure to defensive investments such as bonds and cash until the curtain of global uncertainty unfolds.

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This makes perfect sense too, as you typically hit said button when you want to quickly watch the last eight seconds of programming again, and not covering up any part of the action for four seconds is something every DVR should do.

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"It makes fantastic business sense if you can use this to excite people, " he said.

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"Sele is a keeper, but you can only offer so much before it no longer makes sense from a market standpoint, " Bush said.

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When it comes to deciding whom to give to, it makes the most sense to choose a charity that you or your organization has some connection with, said Julie Rains of Wise Bread, a personal finance community.

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