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The Greens Are Fadin |
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| Despite their best efforts and those of their political and academic allies, the well-funded Green Movement is being marginalized - and this decline is likely to continue.
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Mass Affluence |
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| Are Americans living beyond their means in pursuit of luxury ?or has luxury simply become affordable enough for people to enjoy without breaking their budgets? |
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A New Nuclear Renais |
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| To decrease their dependence on oil, many developed nations are turning to nuclear power as a more reliable source of energy. Most of the groundswell of activity in nuclear power is coming from Asia. According to the World Nuclear Association, east and south Asia currently have “about 100 nuclear reactors in operation, 20 under construction, and plans to build a further 40. |
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What"s Old Is N |
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| There"s no question that American consumers thirst for new products ?as the booming sales of camera phones and plasma TVs attest. But marketers are also noticing a growing demand for products from the past. This trend is affecting everything from cars to candy. |
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What Goes Down Must |
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| What goes down must come up. Interest rates are still at historic lows, but we expect them to rise this year and next. But why, and by how much? What will be the impact on consumers and on the real estate market? What should investors do? Let’s explore the answers to each of these questions. |
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