With the current situations it is all most impossible for Google to restore the popularity of Orkut and trying on it will be a mad decision.

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Others in former colonies continue to embrace France, saying the current security situations that have spurred reluctant French interventions on the continent don't amount to neo-colonialism.

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In situations like this the current fad is to fall back on a fail-fast, fail-early culture.

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In the current work environment, how do we navigate through situations like this with close colleagues?

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Not only because it will prevent all sorts of awkward workplace situations, but also because you could lose your current job if you get caught.

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For more on the current situation in both the NFL and NBA, and why the two situations are very different, you can listen to my interview with Jason Goch of Sporting News Radio here.

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The current ratings system is useful primarily for the parents of small children who are concerned that images or situations may be disturbing for young minds.

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