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Corporate dividends are now taxed at 15%. But don't buy stocks just for a high current yield.

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Our plan to equip the ASC was well thought out, but state inspectors required unanticipated changes.

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practice economics - It May Be Time to Use a Scribe
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A scribe can ease your workload and help in documenting records.

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You can help alleviate your parents' financial woes without jeopardizing your own retirement security.

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Most problems with attorneys start with a lack of communication.

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Using different lenses for distance and near can sometimes create excellent vision in difficult cases.

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Attenuating high-energy visible light could be the next important advance in IOL technology.

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