When life-cycle costs are compared, natural gas is currently a more economical decision than flex-fuel powered vehicles, although both are more expensive than gasoline at current figures (keep in mind that these dynamics could change due to oil shocks or increased demand for traditional fuels both real risks).

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Shirky explains that we need to start building our institutions with these dynamics in mind.

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This in mind, the fluid dynamics of the college football conference landscape feel a bit like the promotion and relegation dynamics explained above as college programs are moving and conferences may be expanding or dying based on historic performance and their marketability.

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