Researchers have long documented that the most educated Americans were making the biggest gains in life expectancy, but now they say mortality data show that life spans for some of the least educated Americans are actually contracting.

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In recent years there have been substantial gains in the number of people receiving life-prolonging antiretroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries, totalling 4 million by December 2008, which represents an increase of 1 million from the previous year.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

In all these novels, it seems that when the main character finally gains an insight into the meaning of his life, and is in a position to take some control over it, it is already too late.

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It's possible that as life spans stretch out, the gains will be in sickly years.

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The story gains dimension in Meltzer's depiction of an ex-President's life.

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We believe the company made significant gains in market share (and brand value) during the economic crisis, and could leverage its marketing strategy to life comparable store sales and grab additional market share.

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