As has been shown with cigarettes, no amount of telling people not to indulge will do any real, tangible good.

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We hire for knowledge and skill, but we try to determine if a job applicant is a good match in less tangible ways.

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However, tangible book value per share is a good measure of liquidation value, or the amount that shareholders can reasonably expect to receive should the company go under.

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Brands can also incorporate coupons or sweepstakes into the games for consumers to win, so that people can not only feel good about helping charities but get something tangible for themselves.

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It is the most tangible part of your public face, and should look good.

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Success becomes defined as a good set of recommendations, even if there is no tangible change.

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Second, Chinese like to own hard, tangible assets such as agricultural land, and COFCO probably got a good deal.

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Launched in November 2011, WeTopia has brought tangible change to the world, just by encouraging gamers to play for a good cause.

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The stopping of the season, the potential injury risk to players, and no tangible upside for the NHL are all factors that create doubt whether the investment is good for the league.

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