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Ozone is both a boon and a bane. High in the atmosphere, it protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays, but down near the planet's surface, it is a notorious pollutant which damages the respiratory tract and ruins trees and crops...
...several Crimson sports squads can confirm, sponsorships pursued within the guidelines set forth by the NCAA, can be a boon to collegiate athletes programs everywhere...
Kiely said he believes that the theater will be"a huge boon" to Adams House, and hopes studentswill come together to watch the shows
More importantly, self-service is a boon for efficiency. The lines move faster. Students take as big or as small a portion as they really want, so less food is wasted and there's no need to get up from the table for seconds...
...enemies the industry has made, it has been a boon to job-hungry small towns and cities, particularly in the Midwest. Omaha, Nebraska, became the telemarketing capital of the U.S. in the late 1980s by creating tax breaks and other incentives to attract the pitchsters. The policy has helped lure 27 telemarketing firms that use 10,000 local employees. "The industry grew up here and today represents a significant portion of our economy," says Rod Moseman, a Chamber of Commerce vice president...