John Snow
John Snow
John Snowwas an English physician and a leader in the adoption of anesthesia and medical hygiene. He is considered one of the fathers of modern epidemiology, in part because of his work in tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho, London, in 1854. His findings inspired fundamental changes in the water and waste systems of London, which led to similar changes in other cities, and a significant improvement in general public health around the world...
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not only theoretical reform, not only academic reform, but actual practical reform.
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India's natural advantages make it poised to take a leading role in the global economy, ... In fact, India has the potential to be an economic powerhouse.
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It's not going to be a finger-pointing and bashing session, but a chance for people to speak their minds.
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Earnings have suffered this quarter and throughout the year as we have changed the composition of our company and implemented the most complex rail merger in history, ... We had difficulty handling strong fourth-quarter demand and changing traffic flows, particularly in the northwestern sector of our new, combined rail network. As a result of this congestion, locomotive, equipment and crew costs were much higher than we expected.
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the best single thing we can do to encourage the continuing upward course of the economy.
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The adjustment of global imbalances is a shared responsibility, ... Domestic demand growth in Europe and Japan, though somewhat improved, still falls far short of what is needed.
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They've gotten on the path that allows them to do so and we'd like to see China continue on that path,
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The consequences of this disaster for the national economy will be seen, I think, primarily in the third quarter and the fourth quarter and I think they'll be temporary,
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The consequences for the region are far-reaching and significant and that will take a significant amount of time for the rebuilding,
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I'm not sure exactly what he has in his mind. I think what he had in mind is probably the existence of a broad consensus on the need for flexible exchange rates.
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I involved myself in it as it came to my attention over the course of the last three or four days. I got involved in it after the approval process.
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I'm pleased we will have him on the ground to lead our extensive communications with Chinese economic authorities at all levels,
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I'm not sure there is a bottom line in that sense, ... Continued discussion and dialogue on these important subjects, a whole range on subjects, is important.
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I want to press them on it, though, and let them know the importance of them moving soon.