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...could truly appreciate the global slowdown until the invention of the atomic clock, which uses the oscillation frequencies of atoms such as cesium, hydrogen or rubidium to mark the passage of time. According to Andrew Novick, an engineer with the time and frequency division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), there exist three types of atomic clocks: primary standard clocks, which are state-of-the-art instruments owned by only a handful of nations, such as Germany, Britain and the U.S. (there's one at NIST); smaller, rack-mounted commercially available versions that can cost as much...
...duty, blanketing the island with a force of more than 1,300 men and women. Long lines formed at the few grocery stores with backup generators as residents shopped for candles, bottled water and ways to pass the time. "Power was restored to the residence during the 6 o'clock hour this morning," said Obama spokesman Ben LaBolt on Saturday. "The Obama family is grateful for the offers of assistance from local officials." (See pictures of Obama's family tree...
...With the clock ticking on the hemorrhaging U.S. auto industry, the Bush Administration agreed to come to its rescue by offering a total of $17.4 billion in loans in exchange for concessions from the ailing companies and their workers. A majority of the funds will be offered to General Motors and Chrysler LLC immediately, with another $4 billion to be made available pending what the White House considers a viable recovery plan...
...JEREMY STOPPELMAN, CEO, Yelp.com I would start with drinks at the Clock Bar, tel: (1-415) 397 9222. It's a nice lounge that is fairly new, and it has been put together by one of the more prominent chefs in the city, Michael Mina. Then go straight to dinner at the brand-new La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, tel: (1-415) 397 8880, a Peruvian restaurant known for its seviche. It's a beautiful spot on the Embarcadero, located right on the water. I recommend the leche de tigre. I'd then take a stroll down the Embarcadero and stop...
...person has concentrated in Social Studies after spending a full year studying off-campus. “I’ve watched people crash and burn trying to do it,” she says, referring to two students who ultimately changed concentrations after returning to campus.With the clock ticking, Peisker turned to the Department of Government, presenting her situation and her plan to spend a year abroad. “Are you still going to take me?” she asked. “They said ‘sure.’” The department...