Some 43%, according to one poll, consider experience of running a business (ie, Ms Whitman) more useful for the governor's job, whereas 44% value experience of running government (Mr Brown).

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Tobacco companies in F1 believe that there may be promotional value even in running the cars unbranded.

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Unlike the Oracle and Specialist, you add as much value to a Running Partner as they add to you.

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