Ripple's grateful for the boom -- in part because it helps the firm offset pro-bono work.

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In the U.S. four full-time employees and five consultants work for Arzu from home and in pro bono office space.

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To dynamically power compelling audio playback, the new sound cards leverage the Creative Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor, which is designed to work in perfect harmony with Creative's SBX Pro Studio technology and high-quality components to deliver a complete audio platform.

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Yet, despite the high number of volunteer hours, the company is striving for an even greater number of participants in these programs, allowing it to further fine-tune best practices in employee volunteer programs, with a current focus on skills-based pro bono work.

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That strategy seemed to work in the congressional elections of 2006, when pro-gun Democrats did well.

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