But Aleppo was not the only hot spot in Thursday's fighting.

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Skilful use of data allows companies both to spot which customers are worth fighting for (the frequent flier, the account holder with a big loan and a regular job) and then to offer them hefty discounts, to reduce the risk that a competitor will poach them.

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It was a costly loss for the Blazers, who are 33-38 and still fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference with just 11 games remaining.

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Phelps and Ivan Nova were fighting for the final spot in New York's rotation, but will both have jobs with Phil Hughes beginning the season on the disabled list with a bulging disk in his back.

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Unlike many of those fondly-remembered trips to the old Wembley, I was in a seat rather than fighting it out for a good spot down among the masses on the pitch.

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