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...developing world. Under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - the highly acronymized organization that oversees climate diplomacy - rich and poor nations have what is called "common but differentiated responsibilities" on cutting carbon. Decoded, that means rich nations have to take the lead on reducing emissions - as seems fair, since most of the carbon in the atmosphere has been put there over the past 200 years by the developed world - but poor nations need to take some action as well. Fine, but the emergence of China, already the world's biggest carbon emitter, and to a lesser extent India...
...appeals: "The substantial risk of putting an innocent man to death clearly provides an adequate justification" for a new hearing, wrote John Paul Stevens. "This Court has never held," dissented Antonin Scalia, "that the Constitution forbids the execution of a convicted defendant who has had a full and fair trial but is later able to convince a habeas court that he is 'actually' innocent...
...aware, though, that according to dealers, used-car prices - especially for popular foreign makes - have climbed more than 10% in the past year. Recession-scarred consumers are holding on to vehicles longer, and the clunkers program is destroying a fair number of older models. Dealers, in turn, are paying more for units at auctions and at trade-in time, and they're not shy about passing their costs on to you. "It may get to the point where used cars are so expensive that it may be worth buying a new car for a few thousand dollars more...
...lifeline thrown at severely cash-strapped dealers. Sales were up. So were the profits. Consumers tend to drop their guards when there are big incentives, assuming that they will get great deals no matter what. As the clunker sales reached a fevered pitch, I think it's fair to say that the deals got much stingier. Many shoppers could have gotten better deals if they had done their homework before going to the dealership. (Watch a video about an optimistic Dodge dealer...
...looked forward to going to see him because he was very warm, very good-hearted. He's not getting a fair shake at this. He's the most beautiful man you would ever know." - Ex-patient Donna Digiacomo to People...