December 24, 2008 Opinion » Viewpoint

It Was a Remarkable Year 

by John Branston
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What kind of year was 2008? A remarkable one, of course. They all are. But this one really was.

Best news: Most of us have enough stuff.

Worst news: Most of us have enough stuff ... Read the rest of John Branston's latest City Beat.

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