It is not going to shed its new-found self-confidence and assertiveness just because of a few speeches.

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This is a company which has had its fair share of critics in the past few years (not least from those who, like Clarkson himself, lobbied the company to provide ADSL in their area), so it may be feeling refreshed by this new-found self-confidence.

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In UK schools, researchers found low levels of self-confidence among disadvantaged pupils, when asked about their approach to a science topic.

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Keith Martin, who has teenage children, in addition to a collection of 10 high-powered classic sports cars, says American's post-War "sense of self-confidence" found perfect expression in its automobiles, which were "noisy, sexy and stylish".

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While I believe this speaks to a small percentage of men who if they are still single, and listening to this advise may want to read Elizabeth's take on relationships in the 21st century, it also speaks to the rest of the female population who have found a great sense of confidence and self fulfillment developing their careers and are married!

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