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...forest. But even in the short term, relaxing environmental regulations is clearly an inefficient job-creating device, considering the government currently spends $30 million every year in subsidies for logging in the area. In addition, the problems resulting from deforestation (soil erosion, flooding, global warming, reduced fisheries etc.) will cost an inestimable amount of money, especially for those regions that rely economically on their renewable natural resources. Even planting new trees will not solve this problem; new trees actually emit more carbon dioxide than they absorb and do not have the root structure to as effectively prevent erosion...

Author: By Andrew J. Frank, | Title: Forests of the Future | 3/11/2003 | See Source »

...attempt by a member of the House community to share a piece of his heritage with the House. So in responding to them, unlike a “regular e-mail,” we hope that people take the time necessary to ensure that their words, e-mails, etc. are both considerate and respectful...

Author: By Gabriel Abraham, Marcel L. Anderson, and Ann M. Morris, S | Title: More E-mail Courtesy | 3/4/2003 | See Source »

...they stonewall, well, I think it would be hard. If all these guys who are on the [lists] now are interviewed and they all have the same story--Yes, we were there; we saw how it poured down, etc.; Sorry, we have looked at all the documents, and we don't find any more--well, then we are stuck. And I'll report...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hans Blix: All Eyes on The Inspector | 3/3/2003 | See Source »

...have no evidence to show that they knew in advance where we were going, except a relatively short time. When you go out of Baghdad in any direction, of course they can say, They're going north, or northeast, etc. Of course we are very much aware of the risk of being infiltrated. This room [at the U.N.] is not a secure environment. They may very well be listening, or the CIA may be listening...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hans Blix: All Eyes on The Inspector | 3/3/2003 | See Source »

...wonder what is implied by that “etc.” Deanships, maybe? That’s some pretty strong incentivizing. Now, I know from experience that online surveys are mostly about getting your e-mail address. But Harry R. Lewis already has my e-mail address. What does he want with me? I go to the link given in his e-mail, and a page pops up that reads “Welcome Madeleine Elfenbein,” and in smaller letters, “If you are not Madeleine Elfenbein, please click here...

Author: By Madeleine S. Elfenbein, | Title: Harry Lewis and the News | 2/28/2003 | See Source »

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