Financial services is probably the least connected to the university, but many of the disciplines embedded there, like risk analysis and options pricing, have application to other verticals.

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Zikmu Solo offers universal compatibility by providing a wide range of connectivity options, and an application dedicated to Smartphones enables the ability to adjust the audio settings of the speaker depending on its environment...

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In somewhat related news, Apple has also recently filed a patent application that would bring some fairly extensive new speech recognition options to the iPhone -- if it ever actually moves beyond a patent application, that is.

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In February of this year, America Online launched version 5.5 of its Instant Messenger application, which includes full audio and video options.

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The less informed they are about admissions and affordability the greater the benefit in applying to a more diverse list of colleges so that they may get a clearer picture of their true options as they move through the application, admissions and financial aid processes.

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Milton Keynes Council said it had been looking at potential options and delayed repairs in light of a likely application for development works.

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Banks said it had been reviewing options to take the project forward since its initial planning application had been refused by the City of York Council.

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