"Let's hope all those eager delegates who will be at COP7 actually take time to study the temperature history of where they're visiting - there's no 'global warming' at all in Morocco", he said.

BBC: Climate roadshow rumbles on

Every local politician wants a TIF in his district, and developers are eager to contribute to campaigns in the hope of securing support for their projects.

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European countries eager to appease the Iranians in the hope of removing themselves from the nuclear-armed mullahs' enemies list may decide that a 6- or even 3-percent return on their investment is a deal to be had.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Bankrupting Iran is not enough

The art world is now eager to get a toehold in this burgeoning and lucrative market, and Rio officials hope to capitalize on their moment in the spotlight to turn the laid-back beach city known mainly for its over-the-top Carnival celebrations into a world-class metropolis and Latin America's newest arts hub.

NPR: Museum To Showcase Contemporary Latin American Art