The Earth is just too unusual a place, they insisted, with its stable orbit, nearby moon, watery surface, plate tectonics and unique position in the galaxy.

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Weighing 140kg, with hands like buckets and a face as flat as a plate, he waded into the marquee as if against a strong current of water and assumed a position in the corner.

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No matter what position you hold within a company, your job is to tackle the most critical tasks on your plate, bring creative problem-solving to your challenges, and make excellent decisions.

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