This year's report focuses on how well countries are doing in reaching eight-stated Millennium Development Goals, including cutting poverty by half and reducing child and maternal mortality.

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Greece, Spain, and Portugal have already angered their populations by announcing they are cutting the pay of government workers by 5%, as well as cutting back on government services.

FORBES: From Great Recovery To Great Austerity

It cooks food at a higher temperature, as well, cutting down on the time spent cooking.

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Well, we know good and well that cutting Sesame Street is no way to balance our budget.

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