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...Sure, there are downsides to brewery-touring: because barley and hops ship well, breweries are traditionally far from pastoral farms and close to ugly, industrial areas, and because artisanal-beer makers tend to be hippies, you're going to hear a lot of Grateful Dead. But there are some major upsides: you can visit breweries, unlike wineries, right in major cities; you're finished admiring the operations in 10 minutes; and instead of sipping and spitting in uptight tasting rooms, you down samples in attached bars, many of which have food--much of it fried...
What can schools do to help students dream bigger? -Anna Wei, New York CityAll universities ought to do a better job of encouraging students to take courses outside of their major. Dreams come from broadening your horizons and rubbing elbows with different kinds of people...
...life-cycle carbon dioxide reduction. In 2007 alone, biodiesel's contribution to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions was the equivalent of removing 700,000 passenger vehicles from America's roadways. The U.S. biodiesel industry strongly opposes rain-forest destruction and nonsustainable agricultural practices. It is implementing a major initiative to enhance the overall sustainability of biodiesel production. Biodiesel increases our renewable-energy supply, adds well-paying, green jobs to the economy and reduces carbons and other emissions. I am proud to work in an industry that addresses these critical issues facing our nation and world. Joe Jobe, CEO, National Biodiesel Board...
...speaking [at Commencement], we wanted to find someone that would kind of balance our graduation ceremonies,” said Class Marshall Alexander J. Tennant ’08. “He’s a Harvard alum, and he is also in a position to make major decisions for the US and the economy, and we thought he would provide that perfect balance of thought...
...Although science is often seen as a victim who has been ganged up on by religious and political elements, the reality is that science helped pick this fight in two major ways...