An entrepreneurial group from Italy that saw the potential of the old Chrysler, and of a new Chrysler, took its own chance risked its own capital, its own finances, and actually its own potential survival on the idea that capitalism unleashed through the ingenuity and energy of Chrysler workers and products would restore an American industrial icon to greatness.

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While Bangladesh currently supports relatively large populations of Ganges river dolphins and Irrawaddy dolphins, conservationists argue that it's crucial to address the threats they face now, while the potential for long-term survival of both species is still relatively high in comparison to other areas in Asia.

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Still, the basic building blocks of various factions struggling for control, order, and survival in a post-apocalyptic wasteland is rife with dramatic potential.

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Thousands of years ago, this was a survival aid -- your anxiety-induced focus helped you steer clear of potential predators.

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CHICAGO An experimental drug being developed by Roche Holding AG delayed progression of disease and appeared to improve survival in women with a specific type of breast cancer in a study that illustrates the potential of an emerging new strategy for treating cancer.

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