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Many NASA watchers say female astronauts have become part of the agency's routine.
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In the business world, the Internet - through intranet and extranet solutions - has become an invaluable tool for companies to harness so as to gain a competitive edge.
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Despite the early indications of success, the allied forces could still suffer greater casualties and become bogged down militarily , especially when they encounter the tough Republican Guard , which is entrenched along the Iraq-Kuwait border.
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"This game is n't over yet , " said Joel D. Gross , a vice president at Donaldson , Lufkin amp Jenrette Securities Corp. "At some point, it will become non-economical for one company.