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...alarm and proposed grand plans to scan Europe's literary bounty. Still, "only some 1% of the books in Europe's national libraries have been digitized so far," Viviane Reding, E.U. Commissioner for Information Society and Media, noted in a joint statement, warning that "if we are too slow to go digital, Europe's culture could suffer in the future." With Google rewriting the book on the way we read, it's time for Europe to catch...
...there are few signs that inflation will be rising anytime soon. The Consumer Price Index fell 0.2% in July and was down about 2% this past year. That's not inflation; that's the opposite. And while the economy seems to be recovering, it is still slow going. Unemployment continues to climb. Inflation, however, typically occurs when the economy is hot - the result of too many buyers for too few goods. Many think it will be months or years before the economy gains that much steam again. "Our prediction is that core inflation will not pick up until 2011," says...
...concentration enhancers (Ritalin). One can expect improved versions of these to become available in the short term. In addition, memory enhancers are currently in clinical trials. Perhaps there will be compounds that facilitate trust - such as Oxytocin - and encourage pair bonding, or improved diet pills, or treatments that slow the rate of aging and increase sustainable mental energy. Each intervention has to be judged on its merits, the benefits weighed against the costs and risks...
...out—but not empty-empty.” Khadka pointed to the sparsely-stocked shelves, evidence of a welcome boost in sales over the long Labor Day weekend. He had just finished placing an order for more liquor. “The summer is slow for us, since most of our customers are students,” Khadka explained. He estimated that Doma orders twice as much alcohol per week during the school year than in the summer. C’est Bon faced similar difficulties in providing enough alcohol for its customers this weekend...
...restaurant has gradually gained a loyal clientele even as the suit weaved its way through the slow-moving judiciary. The publicity brought them additional patrons, including curious American tourists, Bollywood film crews and plenty of locals. "[Customers] usually attacked McDonald's as they tucked into our Indian dishes," says Mr. Suppiah. "We did gain from the publicity, but because of the lawsuit, we could not franchise our outlet." Adissayam Xavier, a regular customer at McCurry, agrees with its owners that the McDonald's suit has been unfair. "It is cold-hearted to try to put someone out of business simply...