Amanda Slavin, the 26-year-old director of marketing and events for a New York restaurant group, is used to getting skeptical looks when she pulls out her BlackBerry.

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Those close to her say she is sensitive, a quick crier, and collegial, sometimes inviting co-workers having a rough day into her office, where she pulls out enormous bags of pretzels and chocolate to snack on.

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She pulls so little out of herself that we lose all interest in her by the middle of the picture.

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Clay pretends not to notice Lula as she bends over, rummages through her satchel, and pulls out an apple.

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When "Madeleine" jumps into San Francisco Bay and Scottie pulls her out and brings her unconscious to his apartment, is she really unconscious, or is Judy just pretending to be?

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Even if Hillary Clinton pulls out of the race, there is going to be another tough lady taking a few hits before she gets a chance to make history.

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