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...world of perfect Ricardian economics, West African cotton growers would be thriving. That's because they can produce and trade high-quality cotton more cheaply than just about anyone--for about 31¢ per lb., compared with 68?...
Following what is now standard practice in heart transplants, Bailey transferred his tiny patient to a heart-lung machine, using it to gradually lower her body temperature from 98.6° F to about 68?? F. The lower temperature slowed the baby's metabolism, allowing her other organs to better tolerate a reduced blood flow. One hour and 45 minutes into the operation, Bailey descended three floors to the basement, where the hospital maintains a colony of 29 primates. There, he removed the walnut-size heart of a seven-month-old female baboon, the animal that had proved...
...smallest expenditure and receipt are entered. More recently, he has begun a farm book to record his plantings and crops, and in another ledger he has started recording each day's temperature. Last week, on the day his Declaration was accepted, he observed not only that the temperature was 68?? at 6 o'clock in the morning but that it was 72¼° at 9, 76° at 1 in the afternoon and 73½° at 9 that night...
...ceiling of about $10 billion on what his country would pay for imported oil next year. Because that will amount to a 10% reduction in the volume of petroleum imports (at current prices), France will have to introduce stringent conservation. Gasoline rationing coupons have been printed, and a 68??F. maximum for heating homes has been set. Stores report hot sales of bathrobes, sweaters, nightcaps, slippers and heavy blankets...
...ordered driving speeds for state-owned vehicles held to 50 m.p.h. Companies also took steps toward conservation. The Coca-Cola Co. shut off all lighted outdoor advertising signs and urged independent bottlers in 50 cities to follow its lead. Sears, Roebuck & Co. ordered temperatures in its stores lowered to 68?? and eliminated all Christmas lighting...