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...extinction of the dinosaurs has long been considered a crime committed by a lone gunman: an incoming asteroid that struck the earth 65 million years ago, filling the air with sun-blocking dust. Now, however, controversy is being stirred anew as evidence suggests that the asteroid might have had a partner in crime: volcanoes, massive ones, blasting clouds of toxic gas from the bowels of the earth and poisoning much of the planet's life...
...imagine the near impossibility of culling from a mountain of great photos the one image that reveals the essence of a harrowing story that took days to convey in newspapers and on radio and TV. But the cover picture of a lone firefighter kneeling to check a fire-hose connection against the background of a tree erupting in a ball of flame summed up Californians' frustration and helplessness. The Dantesque orange glow bathing the entire scene imparted a netherworld aura to the image and gave me the uncomfortable feeling that there was no escape. I was arrested by a stark...
...gave us a great lift and scored a great goal.” The final Harvard goal was scored by sophomore standout Akpan, who leads the team with 12. Hahn and sophomore Joseph Alexander manned the goal for the Crimson, registering one save each. Columbia’s lone goal was scored on Alexander in the 85th minute of play. Not only does Saturday’s result raise Harvard in the Ivy League standings, but it will also serve to boost team morale. “I was happy with the [team’s] performance...
...were outplayed,” coach Sue Caples said. “Columbia set the pace very early, and we didn’t match it. They played a very disciplined game, and we didn’t generate any sustained attack.”The lone Harvard tally came off of a penalty corner with less than 15 minutes to go. Co-captain Devon Shapiro drilled the ball into the back of the net after a pass from fellow co-captain Jana Berglund.Junior forward Tami Jafar put up the Crimson’s only other threatening shot, which served...
...Convention as “quaint.” Furthermore, presidential candidates should openly condemn waterboarding and all other forms of torture. All Democratic candidates have signed a pledge from the American Freedom Campaign vowing to oppose torture and preserve detainee rights, but so far Ron Paul is the lone Republican to add his name to the list. We hope that all candidates will take the time to learn exactly what waterboarding is, and stop making excuses for torture...