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...technology can get us out of the climate fix that old technology put us in is an attractive one - especially if we can make a buck while doing so. Venture capitalists invested $3 billion in clean tech in 2007, according to Dow Jones VentureSource, and they'd like a nice return. (But at least the VCs are spending money - federal investment in renewable energy research is a paltry $1 billion, or roughly a day of revenue for Exxon Mobil.) But there's no reason that business can't be a major part of the climate change solution, or that profit...
...himself and said, "Hello, Mr. Fonda." His first words were "Call me Hank." I mentioned I had been raised in his home state of Nebraska, and we must have talked for 20 or 30 minutes. He said he hated these types of parties. He was a really nice guy, just like George. Jim Christensen, Santa Maria, Calif...
...Clooney is apparently a rich, famous, handsome guy who is dedicated to his craft, doesn't take himself too seriously and makes those around him who aren't quite so rich, famous or handsome feel good. Wow! In this age of self-centered, ego-driven tabloid stars, it's nice to know there's someone out there to whom Paul Newman can hand the torch. Kevin Statham, Sanger, Calif...
...party guests, Braddock paused the stereo, which had been blaring Bon Jovi. An abrupt hush came over the well-dressed-but-getting-sloppier room. Taking a swig of Sam Adams, Braddock composed himself and declared, “Thank you all for coming here tonight. It’s nice to see all you nerdy bastards again!” The crowd of 30 let out a cheer: a cathartic mixture of gratitude, self-satisfaction, and relief. Yes, handing in your senior thesis is certainly an emotional roller-coaster. Braddock continued, “Now, have I got an oral...
...school s’more maker. “We really consider ourselves a benefit to the community,” says chairwoman Diane Spurr. “There are people who can’t afford to buy things new, and we have a lot of really good, nice quality stuff.” Although the shop has been around for decades, the word is just now spreading among Harvard students eager to enhance their wardrobes without emptying their wallets. Sam Teller ’08-’09 considers himself a CCTS convert, having recently made...