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...Svalbard is a repository for samples from national seed banks across the globe - almost every country in the world has one. Their purpose, of course, is to backup native plant varieties. If climate conditions change or a disease threatens crops currently in use, plant breeders can dip into seed banks to try to grow new crops. The seed diversity preserved in these banks can mean the difference between feast and famine. But the banks that contain our most diverse and important collections of seeds tend to be located in developing countries, where budgets are tight and conditions are less than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Planet's Ultimate Backup Plan: Svalbard | 2/27/2009 | See Source »

...first thing that comes to mind is, 'O.K., he's going to tell us what time we need to have our things packed,' " says senior Anya Dixon, 28, a music industry major. Luckily, the news was better than expected: Pritchett detailed an emergency backup plan, explaining that if the water stopped flowing, the school would suspend classes and arrange alternative housing and food services. But it would not close altogether. "A lot of people were relieved to know there was still hope," says Dixon, adding that because the school's tuition is just $7,000 - far below the average...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sparing a Dime to Save a College | 2/24/2009 | See Source »

...That's a point well taken. Something needs to be done to slow the rise in U.S. carbon emissions, but while in the absence of a national carbon-cap law federal regulation may be our only short-term option, it's not the best-case scenario. "It's a backup plan," says Doniger. (Watch a video about the next big biofuel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The EPA's Move to Regulate Carbon: A Stopgap Solution | 2/20/2009 | See Source »

...team.” With his performance over the weekend—which included a .922 save percentage—one could assume that Carroll has always belonged in the top goalie spot. But Carroll began this season just like last, as the backup. In his freshman year, Carroll only saw playing time in one game after suffering an injury. The starter last year, then-sophomore Kyle Richter, made 883 saves throughout the season and was perhaps the team’s best player. Still, Carroll committed himself to becoming stronger for his sophomore year.“Being injured...

Author: By Alex Sopko, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Carroll Makes the Most of Opportunity | 2/19/2009 | See Source »

...sing. Girl's got pipes. She does sing just a little bit in the episode where she plays a backup singer. I'd love her to sing more, but apparently this isn't just my playground, I do have to tell responsible stories. She can't sing in every episode. Dammit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A: Joss Whedon, creator of Dollhouse | 2/13/2009 | See Source »

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