QUES: In interviews with engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers are evident .

In interviews with numerous engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief .

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QUES: The companies said " it was not our intention to target or offend any group or persons or to incite hatred or violence . "

" In creating the game , it was not our intention to target or offend any group or persons or to incite hatred or violence against such groups persons . "

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QUES: Shares of Mattel were down 13 cents to $ 19.72 on the New York Stock Exchange .

Mattel shares were down 1.5 percent in early afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange .

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yes