If more were absorbed naturally through Gotham's 52,236 acres of yards, the 120-year-old water-treatment system could save billions in operating costs over time.
Access to the Internet costs more, but compare these fees with just one paper programming manual, engineering reference guide, or college textbook; the cost is absorbed in fewer than four books.
Wages have effectively shrunk for most workers, as rising costs for food and fuel have more than absorbed meager increases in pay, further crimping Americans' spending proclivities.