Word: occured
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...coastal plain is the last five percent of the Arctic coastline (not the Alaskan coastline) that has not been drilled, but this figure is false. A mere 14 percent of the entire 1,100-mile Arctic coastal plain has been opened to oil exploration. Furthermore, exploration and development usually occur during the cold winter months, when the temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and when there are 56 days of total darkness. If a well has been determined dry, it is capped off and there is little evidence of work when the ice melts in the spring...
...dirtier grime than they were expecting, but presumably Los Angeles would be required by contract to be up-front. There might be a “moral hazard,” in which Angelenos will litter more, knowing that their actions will have less effect; but the same could occur after more frequent street sweeping. And there might be agent problems, in which the Calcutta government might negotiate in its own best interests and not those of its people; but if this is the case, we’ve got bigger problems, since virtually all of our trade with them...
...ardent verbal opposition to racial profiling throughout his campaign and asked the Attorney General for a report on the subject soon after taking office. We encourage Bush to continue with this process. The profound antagonism between the police and many urban communities must be resolved, but for that to occur it must receive Americans’ sustained attention...
...engagement moderates to work harder in making their case. The standoff was difficult for them - China was behaving badly and very difficult to defend, and that cowed many engagement advocates into silence. The moderates are determined to avoid such blowups in the future, and ensure that if they do occur the damaged is minimized. To do that, they are going to have to strengthen their voices...
...these holes in the plot are things to think about the day after the performance. During our three hours in Sarastro’s magic kingdom, they do not occur to us. The charm of the characters, the glory of the music and the loftiness of the ideal they extol simply overwhelm even the most cynical listeners. This is especially so at the Met, where even an average night means a breathtaking performance. When the great gold curtain falls over the Lincoln Center stage, the audience leaves knowing they witnessed a masterpiece. And—for one night, at least?...