These cases tended to involve physical assaults, purse snatchings or cons.

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Here are the pros and cons of various philanthropic vehicles, which may be used separately or in some cases in combination with each other.

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In many cases, it's quicker to simply order a test or prescribe a drug, which takes seconds, rather than go into the pros and cons of a treatment path.

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In future posts, I will discuss the different types of investors and the pros and cons of each, as well as the various ways funding is structured and the possible implications if things go well or not so well.

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