For one thing, the ratings business, despite being flattish right now as risk aversion cuts into debt issuance in some areas, remains very much alive contributing a little more than half of operating profit.

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You can cook with them immediately, or refrigerate them (they will remain alive but will mature much more slowly) or freeze them.

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"We think solar is very much alive and you're going to see more of it, " said Energy Secretary Federico Pena.

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