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Cool running - salient facts: air-conditioning

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A history of air conditioning technology accompanies an overview of the industry, including air conditioning's effect on the environment and on energy consumption - especially in California where major air cooling and energy usage goes toward cooling computers.

Author: Jana, Reena
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
High technology industry, History, Environmental aspects, Air conditioning, Energy consumption

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Crude economics: salient facts - oil prices

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The steep rise in oil prices in the first half of 2000, and the quicker-than-expected fall during the summer, are analyzed. Prospects for the future, and some social consequences of higher gasoline prices are also described.

Author: Pachetti, Nick
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Supply and demand, Column, Petroleum industry, Petroleum, Gasoline industry, Gasoline

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Close quarters - salient facts: specialty dorms

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Dormitories of like-minded hobbyists, linguists, and other similar interests are growing more popular on US campuses. Several students comment on their unique housemates.

Author: Wilgoren, Jodi
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Personal narratives, Housing, Education, College students, Dormitories, Residence and education, Residency

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