To hope for a continuation of the current good trading levels in such circumstances may be over-optimistic.

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As human behavior and weather cycles have not changed much for hundreds of years, the odds of a continuation of past trends are a good, but not perfect, guide to the future.

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Finally, the continuation of Section 179 and accelerated depreciation are a good incentive for considering more investments.

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