It is therefore likely to persist unless mankind starts to behave differently and there is not much sign of that happening.

ECONOMIST: Getting warmer

Therefore, it is important not to read too much into any one monthly report and it is informative to consider each report in the context of other data that are becoming available.

WHITEHOUSE: The Employment Situation in August

Employment therefore lags behind the economy and is not of near as much importance as the media places on it.

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Therefore, it is prudent for charities to review how much each member has given over time and when each donation was made.

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