While the Volta has since closed, today the Irish have the highest per-capita cinema attendance in the world, according to the most current international data, compiled by The Economist.

BBC: The evolution of Irish cinema

We then compared used-car prices among the top performing 2009 models in each of 14 separate vehicle classes to find which models offer the proverbial most bang for the buck, according to the most-current data provided by Kelley Blue Book.

FORBES: The Best Used Cars For Your Money

Fuel prices listed reflect the most current and accurate data available.

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"My position is to reconsider our current position in light of the most recent scientific data to ensure that the current position that Palau takes will not lead to the depletion and extinction of whales, " he said.

BBC: Palau pioneers 'shark sanctuary'

The AAA Foundation report was based on the most recent U.S. data available, and current generation cars, pickup trucks, vans, and S.U.V.

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In the current CFTC report data, activity in the PGMs stood out the most.

FORBES: Focus: Speculators Continue To Favor PGM Futures, Options; Modest Interest In Gold -- CFTC

Specialized switches and routers continue to handle other data-passing chores, but they don't need to be as sophisticated as most current hardware.

WSJ: An Upgrade Race for Data Centers