It offers the possibility of reducing poverty, increasing access to employment that provides a living wage, preventing conflict between social groups, and building tolerance, acceptance and peace.

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The glitz and the glamour may have faded from the wonderful experience of Miss America, but my commitment to raising awareness about autism and building bridges of acceptance grows stronger each day -- especially after I read e-mails, Facebook posts or tweets from the people who have supported my journey.

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Using sensors and software to control office lighting, reduce energy use and improve worker productivity is gradually gaining acceptance among building owners and attracting interest from investors.

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In the last 3-6 months, Crosby says, IT departments are showing increased acceptance of using progressively more automated approaches to building new applications.

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