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...assuming such a breakdown is averted - and recent government actions in the U.S. and Europe make that a plausible assumption - economic fundamentals, and productivity growth in particular, are going to matter a lot. Strong productivity growth makes inflation less of a threat, giving the Federal Reserve more leeway in battling recession. And because it enables more economic growth down the road, it could make it far easier to pay off the giant debts the Federal Government is incurring to save the banking system and the economy...
...those activists, scientists and so on [Oct. 6] striving for a better world in a broad sense, and a cleaner environment in particular, are truly deserving of our admiration and support. But obviously they are all swimming against the tide, since the world's population is growing by 60 million souls every year. At the same time, we have a moral responsibility to ensure that the living conditions of poor people all over the world are improved, but this improvement will mean more consumption, more problems with food and resources and more garbage. What do we think...
...myself have a particular penchant for sending out inappropriate e-mails after the sun sets and the keg is tapped. Alcohol has the (un)fortunate effect of amplifying my emotions, filling my outbox with e-mails of love (I pine for you, Nicole), lust (I want you on me, Nicole) and, of course, utter hatred (I will light you on fire, Nicole). And inevitably these e-mails lead to the sheepish apology sent out the next morning (Sorry for threatening to set you on fire, Nicole...
...looks to be a promising collegiate career. Despite his laid-back California style, Harms has a strict routine he goes through in preparation for every match. “I usually listen to my music before games,” said Harms. “I’m particular about my warm-up. It’s a pattern that you have to keep the same in order to play well.” Harms appreciates the role his teammates have been playing in his success. “It’s always nice...
...voice cast heavy on Latino talent has helped make the movie a particular hit with Hispanics. George Lopez plays Papi, a Chihuahua next door with a crush on Chloe; Andy Garcia is Delgado, a German shepherd with a shadowy past; and Edward James Olmos, Paul Rodriguez, Placido Domingo, Luis Guzman and Cheech Marin voice other key roles...