Anyone who enters a phone store today seeking a phone that simply sends and receives phone calls is likely to be looked upon as a refugee from the Dark Ages – or from another planet. ... If an alien civilization were to tap into our phone lines, its inhabitants would think that everyone on our planet was insane, and they wouldn't be far from wrong. ... These systems create the illusion of offering customer service when, in fact, they have practically eliminated customer service altogether. ... Do we enjoy the trip more, or has the process of getting there (albeit very quickly) beco...

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There is no doubt this atmospheric buildup of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases It's well accepted by scientists that greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and tend to warm the planet. ... The effects of global warming and a changing climate will not be felt equally across our planet. ... However, if future climate changes occur as rapidly as scientists predict, plants and animals may not be able to react quickly enough to survive. ...

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