As China's central banker, Mr Zhou is likely to face growing calls from Japan and the United States for a revaluation of China's currency, the Yuan, to reflect the strength of its fast-growing economy.

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Everybody is moving so fast, they seem to have little time to reflect on the consequences to our great advancement.

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Cynthia Ewer, the Washington state-based editor of OrganizedHome.com and the author of " The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Organized Fast-Track, " suggests we use this in-between-holidays week to step back and reflect on our habits and how well they're working for us at home.

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