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The article presents an overview of the impact that an increase in attendance at for-profit colleges and universities may have on the future of non-profit colleges and universities and higher education in general in the U.S. A discussion of benefits that students often gain from attending for-profit colleges such as the University of Phoenix and Corinthian College, which both offer online education programs, is presented. The benefits and disadvantages of online education are discussed.

Challenges current scientific studies indicating a trend toward global warming caused by emissions of gases that trap heat radiating from the earth. Projected negative effect on the economy and individual freedom if such gases are forcibly reduced; Consideration of prior false scientific predictions.