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The latest pleasure boats allow sailors to take to the water with a crew of just one, with sails that can move at the touch of a button.
Pandora Media Inc. (P), the biggest online radio service, said a 40-hour monthly limit on mobile users imposed earlier this year has cut music streaming and content costs as intended, while the audience continued to grow.
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We can all breathe a little easier.
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