One test of the Obama administration's economic philosophy is whether it is as eager to take advantage of that opening as some of the others now before it.

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The companies that I have started in China take advantage of my strengths, and I have learned how to leverage the strengths of others around me to offset my weaknesses.

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"Part-time working suits millions of people and gives others the skills and experience to find a different job or take advantage of longer hours when they are available, " she said.

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Though it's rare and some spikes are bigger and longer-lasting than others, knowing how to take advantage of the special situation is critical.

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As an example, when the market turned lower in 2008, the fund had cash to take advantage of buying opportunities while others were still liquidating, Denbow said.

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Mercedes-Benz executives, dealers and others are busy this week attempting to take maximum advantage of the other significant part of their brand-building opportunity connected to the Super Bowl: having their name on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome that will be hosting the game on Sunday.

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Some confused parents erroneously file for benefits they are not entitled to, while others, overwhelmed by the complexity, may fail to take advantage of tax incentives designed to encourage work or schooling.

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The economic losers are other gas-dependent industries, such as the chemical industry, where Dow and others are anticipating significant investments to take advantage of competitively priced gas.

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