The transformation of the U.S. to sustainability cannot be accomplished by government, non-profits, individuals or corporations alone.

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Having personally witnessed the transformation of the U.S. capital markets that took place at the beginning of the 1980s, and seeing what is happening in China today, I believe that we are at the early stages of a similar transformation of the capital markets here.

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George W. Bush made a central plank of his 2000 campaign platform the "transformation"of the U.S. military.

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U-verse continues to drive a transformation in wireline consumer, reflected by the fact that consumer broadband, video and voice over IP revenues now represent 57 percent of wireline consumer revenues, up from 50 percent in the year-earlier quarter.

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After 1909, the U.S. underwent a major political transformation.

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He points to the transformation of the agriculture industry in the U.S., which was once labor-intensive and is now much more efficient despite having fewer employees.

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As I look back at 2012, I can say I have been involved in efforts that aim to guarantee the U.S. will remain competitive by being open for transformation.

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But the latest procedure, done under the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, shows that the body can trigger the transformation on its own.

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In the U.S., at least, Best Buy has become the poster child for this dramatic transformation.

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