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...nomenclature is that no matter what titles professors pass, the key to success is strict regulation on how courses fit into those categories; without regulation, the new “Core” will inevitably devolve into its current incarnation, in which courses are included without regard for their content. The entire rationale for the demolition of the Core, however, is to remove the idea from general education that content is of secondary importance to methodology. The strongest defense that the new general education has to differentiate itself from the Core in the long term is the idea that...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: I Will Philosophize | 12/15/2006 | See Source »

These last months of the year are often a proving ground for movies shooting for awards, and many of these better films haven’t been bashful about their violent content. “The Departed” is easily the best film by Martin Scorsese in years (possibly since “Goodfellas”), while “Casino Royale” leaves most Bond films in the dust. But neither of these films is so good because of its violence. Indeed, the best action scene in “Casino Royale” is a beginning...

Author: By Kyle L. K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: To Bleed or Not To Bleed? | 12/14/2006 | See Source »

Stephen loves an underdog, and we’re mighty happy that he chose to be FM’s benefactor this year. We will miss Stephen’s attention to detail, ability to write great content at the last minute, and his tender, no-nonsense approach to the steering of our ship. He was a singular leader, and he’s not even that...

Author: By FM Staff | Title: FM, We Hardly Knew Ye | 12/13/2006 | See Source »

FM’s Southern beau, Conrad jumped ship from the Sports board to join us, and we’re so glad. From coaxing writers to turn in great content to trekking out to the Wonderland dog track to write a story on a rainy day, FM will miss its Georgia peach next year. Did we mention he’s funny...

Author: By FM Staff | Title: FM, We Hardly Knew Ye | 12/13/2006 | See Source »

...also altering the design and content of the window sticker. The new label will allow consumers to make more informed decisions when comparing the fuel economy of new vehicles. In addition to better fuel economy estimates, for the first time the EPA will be requiring fuel economy labeling of medium-duty vehicles, which are between 8,500 and 10,000 lbs., including large sport-utility vehicles and vans. Manufacturers will be required to post fuel economy labels on these vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Getting Miles-Per-Gallon Estimates to Finally Stick | 12/13/2006 | See Source »

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