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Beyond basic mathematical aptitude, the difference between good programmers and great programmers is verbal ability.

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Marissa Mayer
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: May 30
Business Executive
Computer Scientist
Engineer
Wausau
Wisconsin
Marissa Ann Mayer
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