The Times article noted that seven years ago Bill Gates predicted the war on spam would be won in two years.

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When I took office, Bob Gates had already served under seven Presidents during an illustrious career that spanned four decades.

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Liz Pichon's The Brilliant World of Tom Gates also won the prize in the seven to 14 age category.

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The competing yachts receive points according to their position in each leg with half points awarded at scoring gates along the route and for the seven in-port races.

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Seven years ago, in a Four Seasons Hotel van with Bill Gates, I became involved in a heated argument over Gil-der's perspicacity.

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