In summary, the effort to eliminate soft dollars failed and we understand both Morgan and Goldman now offer soft dollar services to their clients.

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Virtually all of the major brokerage firms offer soft dollar services: in addition, there are numerous soft dollar specialty firms.

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The advice I would give to women is the same I would give to men, and that is to think very carefully about what hard and soft skills you offer to a prospective employer and be able to articulate those skills.

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Taco Bell also works with PepsiCo to offer unique soft drinks, such as Mountain Dew Baja Blast.

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Solution: offer free soft drinks or cookies to employees lunching after 12:15 p.m.

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Snodgrass sat down at my table and refused the offer of a soft drink.

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Digital games, which are increasingly integrating social components, offer the opportunity to weave soft skill development into more traditional subjects.

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While some chains offer non-soda and fruit options, "soft drinks and fried potatoes are still more common options on children's menus, "' according to the report.

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