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To: Worswick who wrote (6320)	9/10/1998 8:18:00 AM
From: Worswick	Respond to of 9980

My addenda to post #6320. Cimi is a very conservative chap who's good work can be found on members.aol.com

To: Worswick who wrote (6320)	9/10/1998 9:10:00 AM
From: Stitch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9980

Thread, OT (a bit) Now here is something to ponder. The following is a list of what the world spends each year (published as an illustration in today's newspaper). Basic Education for all: $ 6B Cosmetics in the U.S. $ 8B Water and sanitation for all $ 9B Ice-cream in Europe $ 11B Reproductive Health for all women $ 12B Perfumes in U.S. $ Europe $ 12B Basic Health and Nutrition (all) $ 13B Pet Foods in U.S. & Europe $ 17B Business Entertainment in Japan $ 35B Cigarettes in Europe $ 50B Alcoholic drinks in Europe $ 105B Narcotic Drugs worldwide $ 400B Defence worldwide $ 780B *Source: Euromonitor 1997 I plan to do some research on tobacco, alcohol, and defense companies. They play too rough in that other market. Best, Stitch