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...revenue, then we need a more aggressive approach to ending our dependence on petroleum. On the individual level, this means becoming smarter consumers who prioritize fuel efficiency over engine size in buying cars, and who take advantage of public transportation. On the collective level, this means supporting policies that entail sacrifices in the short term—like a gasoline tax, or at least a floor price for imported oil, and mileage standards for automobile manufacturers that are stringent and immediate...
...exactly what perks does this presidency entail? Do you guys get your own offices? Secret Service? Polyester suits? First ladies...
...wounded for every fatality. The statistical swing, according to Bilmes, can be attributed to modern medical procedures and improved protective equipment. But although the numbers spell progress in one sense—the prevention of deaths that would have been inevitable in previous campaigns—they also entail setbacks for the VA, which is swamped by increasing numbers of soldiers seeking care. Bilmes’ study pinpoints the natures of these setbacks as they relate to each of the VA’s two divisions. On the one hand, there is the struggle of the Veterans Health Administration...
Charity-minded Eliot House residents are exposing themselves to public ridicule for a good cause, but unlike date auctions, Eliot’s annual date raffle entails no awkward stage time and no discernible dating. It does, however, entail some pretty sweet boxes. Participants in the date raffle decorate boxes for themselves and harass their friends to fill them with tickets, all to raise money for a good cause. This year, proceeds will go to the Boston Shriners Hospital for Children, a facility that provides comprehensive care for young burn victims. HoCo social chairs solicit donations from local businesses...
...sophomore year that Fernandez established himself as the starting center, a post he would never relinquish. That same championship year marked the beginning of Fernandez’s ascent to a position of respected leadership.Soft-spoken and reserved by nature, Fernandez’s leadership style does not entail rallying his teammates with fiery speeches in the locker room or the huddle. His actions define him, and his example holds more weight than any words could.This was made evident to Murphy when the coach and his wife arrived at the Gordon Indoor Track and Tennis Facility for a game...