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...added evidence that the diamonds arrived in a meteorite, Sobotovich cited their level of carbon 14, a radioactive isotope of carbon found in meteorites that have been subjected to prolonged bombardment by cosmic rays in space. University of Chicago Geochemist Edward Anders cautions that even a trace of unburnt peat could produce a high reading of carbon 14. But, based on these levels, the Soviets calculate that the meteorite must have weighed at least 4,000 tons...
Although Hockey fans will undoubtedly see structural similarities in the two Beanpots, the planners of the women's event are quick to point out that they aren't striving for a carbon copy of the men's version...
Most people disappear into their rooms; they close the window and pray, pray that some knowledge will join the carbon dioxide floating around the room; pray that maybe, just maybe, there'll be another "act of God"--a Blizzard of '80 if you will--and Harvard will shut down. The snow refuses to fall. They emerge at meal times, lingering over the lime sherbet, going back for more Sauerbraten, saying "yes" to the pureed squash. Anything to postpone...
...rise: one well-equipped thief got away with a haul of 35 cords from a lumberyard in northern New Hampshire. And there are more and more warnings of pollution from wood smoke. Wood has little sulfur, compared to coal, and burning it adds nothing to the atmosphere's carbon dioxide sum. But participates from inefficient burners can polute in congested areas...
...when movies seem to require some epic characteristics to make them memorable, it is a shame that there are no thematic elements which would make The Motion Picture more durable. The story focuses exclusively on one problem--stopping the intruder before it destroys all the "carbon based units" (i.e. life) on the Earth. The Enterprise and its crew, once it has assembled, proceeds to the alien with no delay, no tests or demonstrations of strength, courage, ingenuity, resourcefulness or extraordinary ability. And once one technological challenge has been overcome, the Enterprise and its crew arrive at their destination having...