YEAR-END LISTS

A look back, and a look ahead

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/02/upshot/five-surprising-economic-trends-in-2014-and-what-they-mean-for-2015.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&abt=0002&abg=1
Five Surprising Economic Trends in 2014, and What They Mean for 2015

http://www.vox.com/2014/12/31/7474131/drone-fireworks-world-progress
Here are 7 ways the world is getting better

Various lists

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