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11 Feb 08

Deeper in Debt | Centre for Policy Development

The paper outlines the probable economic consequences of the end of the debt binge, offers advice on how to cope with the debt hangover, and proposes reforms to prevent it happening again.

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27 Aug 07

Desktop Orb Could Reform Energy Hogs

Maybe the real killer app for ambient information isn't alleviating data overload or tracking investments. "Maybe it's taming global warming."

www.wired.com/...st_thompson - Preview

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10 Apr 07

Bono the Capitalist Exploiter - Mises Institute

Bono speaks about creating a new business model that can be emulated by other companies. In fact, he is doing what others are doing and have done for a very long time, and it is good for everyone.

www.mises.org/2529 - Preview

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17 Aug 06

catallaxy » When doing nothing is hard

Australian govt announced $2000 subsidy on LPG conversions; waves hands and hopes people will believe something is being done to "ease the burden" of petrol prices.

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20 Jul 06

Reason Foundation Commentary: Have You Hugged a Hummer Today?

Total energy cost of Hybrid cars is more than that of a large SUV, according to this dude.

www.reason.org/...dalmia_20060719.shtml - Preview

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09 Jun 06

The cradle will rock - The Boston Globe

Ha! Babies don't know if they've got a Barcelona chair or an Ikea one.

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15 Mar 06

Purse Lip Square Jaw: Technological inevitability and intervention

As ever, Anne and the people who comment at PLSJ make me very aware that I'm not the smartest person in the room.

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