It's also, I imagine, very confusing for head teachers - initially they were being actively encouraged to apply for academy status and now appear to be being told it's not the best way forward and they can have as much freedom by keeping the status quo.

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Between the two extremes in women's status, we have a much less dramatic -- but still crucial -- struggle.

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So people have to decide based on past experience and immune status how much of a risk seems reasonable for them.

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But showing them exactly how much they will have to pay in taxes to support the status quo might change their attitude.

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Much like the cultlike status of Apple's products, its shares, too, have attracted a fervent cadre of shareholders.

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Oxman said dollar-strength might have some capping effect on gold, the fact that gold is keeping its safe-haven currency status limits much downside.

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