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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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A New Social Contrac |
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The implications of the political realignment we’ve been discussing will be much more pervasive than most people yet realize. Why? Because pressure has been building for a new social contract ever since the realignment of 1968. |
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Genetic Algorithms A |
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A significant challenge in managing today’s enterprise is quickly and effectively choosing among a large number of complex options and alternatives with subtle trade-offs. Fortunately, new computer applications using genetic algorithms can do a much better job at making these choices than a person using traditional analytical techniques. |
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The New Technology B |
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There’s no question that 2004 was a tremendous year for the consumer electronics industry. Total shipments of U.S. consumer electronic products climbed 11 percent for the year, to $113.5 billion, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. And 2005 is expected to be even bigger, with another 11 percent increase predicted by the association. |
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