Those industries that serve mostly consumers, such as apparel, food processing and furniture, will grow their sales at a light-to-moderate pace.

FORBES: Manufacturing Forecast and Executive Agenda for 2013

The 2011 storms dumped a torrent of mud and debris into the bay, and that sediment, which can bury grasses and block them from the light they need to grow, is the most likely cause for the 21 percent drop.

WSJ: Chesapeake Bay grasses decline again

Well, initial crops would need to be small in stature and grow well in controlled environments with artificial light.

CNN: To boldly grow where no one has grown before

He said more research was still needed, but the findings may lead to considerations of light levels during pregnancy and efforts to grow retinas in the laboratory.

BBC: Light in womb 'gives healthy eyes' - in mice

Mr Lloyd wanted orchids and fritillaries to grow there, but also hoped to enjoy the wind and light in the grass.

ECONOMIST: Christopher Lloyd

Being around these highly successful people brought to light another recurring theme: companies evolve, they grow bigger from a million dollars in revenue, to a billion, to 10 billion and beyond.

FORBES: The Business of Being Fortunate

The light: The U.S. economy will "continue to grow" this year.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Fallout from the Boston Marathon bombings has continued to grow in recent days as more information about the suspects and their plans has come to light.

WSJ: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Charged by U.S. Prosecutors in Boston Marathon Attack

Techonomy Detroit, hosted by our close partners at the Detroit Economic Club, aims to shine a light on how technology can transform U.S. competitiveness, create jobs, grow our economy, and revitalize our cities.

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