The rich, feeling left out from the masses are forced to segregate themselves in country clubs, gated communities and private schools.

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"If anyone is feeling that way they have to allow themselves accept the reality that we don't have control of our fate, " he said.

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Its users may find the utility of searching their own social graph to be hit-or-miss, but they also may find themselves feeling much more exposed in the searches of others than they ever intended to be.

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It means consumers feeling better about themselves and about going out to enjoy all the goods and services this largest of global economies can offer.

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Children are left with the feeling they do not have to work to support themselves.

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At this stage, however, the most important thing is for companies to stop feeling sorry for themselves, get a grip on their supply chains, and make sure they are not doing harm.

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