So maybe artificial trees were back in style up here in the northeast, the hub of the stereotypical American Christmas.

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To the extent that the Clunker plan leads to increased demand for foreign cars manufactured here, the demand is once again artificial and we do no company--regardless of country--a favor when we subsidize work for the sake of work.

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Here's perhaps where the girl effect can come into play to help bridge this artificial conceptual gap.

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