The travel industry is influenced by the crisis in the economy worldwide. The soaring price of crude oil led to increased cost for airlines, trains, cruise lines, and bus lines. The travel industry had no option but to pass on their increased costs to consumers in the form of higher ticket prices.

The car free city is not just built with the idea that once there are no cars, everything will be fine. Plans are in motion to build homes and business buildings with ecologically friendly and energy efficient materials. Home styles range from densely constructed apartments in the inner city to modest single-family homes farther out. No McMansions here... these homes will be conservative in space and the resources they require to provide people with heat, light and power.

The end of the cattle industry looms now, as overly-manipulative agriculture practices continue to degrade beef herds. At the same time, there is taking place a resurgence in bison numbers.

The applications for laser pointers and other portable lasers are numerous and range from avian dispersal and research to laser displays and warfare. One of the more mysterious and less understood applications is guiding bombs and missiles.

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