Educational institutions are setting up certification programs and new degrees under names like data science, decision sciences and machine learning, which may help ease the shortage.

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The decision to remove the backscatter machine will make moot, at least temporarily, travelers' concerns about the health effects of the machines.

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In fact, they firmly stated that it's only a surefire recommendation to those who will be utilizing the 3D panel with great frequency, noting that the decision to toss a power-hungry Core i7 into an otherwise portable machine led to subpar battery life that would frustrate frequent travelers.

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The labor- and money-saving efficiency of a private jet makes the decision to own and operate one similar to deciding to buy a new CNC machine or an integrated computer system.

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Still, Samsung may choose to put its already-powerful marketing machine into higher gear in the next few weeks, as consumers make that all important decision when they buy their next smartphone.

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