They drive the global conversation and direct our cultural consumption.

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Rather than relying entirely on direct stimulus of consumption, it is better to put a floor under consumption by making sure that unemployment benefits and food stamps are adequately funded.

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Direct stimulus of consumption is tricky.

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Todd Fischer: The evolution of our engagement marketing strategy is a direct reflection of changing consumer consumption habits.

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This is equally as important as raw speed, because heat and power consumption have a direct impact on performance and battery life.

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"The past two years have shown that no economy is insulated from a major financial crisis, especially one that has a direct effect on U.S. consumption, " Lowlicht says.

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Because foreign direct investors continue to shun the place, exports and consumption must bear most of the burden of economic expansion.

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The statement says some research has found a link between sugar consumption and cardiovascular disease, while other research has not found a direct link.

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