That is especially valuable when a generation of prosperous baby-boomers is preparing to give away billions.

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Zinat Karzai's lack of visibility has prompted criticism from some Afghans, especially the younger generation, that she is not doing enough to stand up for women's rights and to set a positive example.

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Especially considering that all of the current generation of machines will be obsolete when recordable devices become available.

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