Relying on vast infusions of money from the IMF could actually worsen the problems of a country like Italy, since the fund's presumed preferred-creditor status would push private bondholders further down the pecking order.

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When communities face multi-generational, entrenched problems, we need fresh thinking to push against the status quo and identify the pivotal services or applications that can lead to lasting change.

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While Facebook Home does this to push homegrown features like status updates and messaging, Everything.

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And the Confederation of British Industry lobby group is pressing for Britain to keep its place and status within the European Union, to push for freer trade.

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But you know what, there are going to be some fights sometimes, because there are fights that need to be had to bring about change and push through the resistance of the status quo.

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As for the idea that Big Science is protecting the status quo, well, sure, of course there will be push back when something comes along that defies all known principles.

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The same effect is evident in nature - animals that win fights for alpha male status experience a testosterone rush that makes them even more willing to fight and push their way to the top.

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Its mutual status carries much of the blame: big investors and investment banks that do most business on the exchange cannot push through changes.

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