"Among issues that businesses are concerned about is what kind of work-force will they have, what will it do to education and will it alter the quality of life, " he says.

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Hewlett-Packard this week introduced new technology in its inkjet printers that could mean cheaper and higher-quality prints and might alter the economics of the printer market.

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Hewlett-Packard (nyse: HPQ - news - people ) this week introduced new technology in its inkjet printers that could mean cheaper and higher-quality prints and might alter the economics of the printer market.

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The Council of Great City Schools, a research and policy group that represents large districts, commissioned a study that found districts making the most progress had stable leadership, high academic goals for students, quality professional development for teachers and data analysis that helped alter teaching.

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According to scouts, the declining numbers are beginning to alter the talent pool in ways that could have a noticeable impact on player quality.

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