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In 2003 the U.S. Army discovered Saddam Hussein hiding in a "spider hole" under a small building in his hometown, Tikrit. The army had tracked him to that location not by looking for him directly, but rather by creating a large "map" that displayed all the members of his family and tribe, showing their links to other people. Starting with just four names, the map allowed army intelligence to zero in on a small number of people whose relationships with Hussein made it more likely that they would know where he was. The search for Saddam Hussein demonstrated the practical applications of:


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Financing Activities

Cash flow activities that include (a) obtaining cash from issuing debt and repaying the amounts borrowed and (b) obtaining cash from stockholders, repurchasing shares, and paying dividends.

Investing Activities

Financial transactions related to acquiring or selling investments and long-term assets, detailed in a company's cash flow statement.

Cash

Cash refers to the amount of currency a business or individual has on hand, including money in bank accounts and liquid securities.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, particularly in terms of liquid assets.

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