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...issue, to spend the first 100 days in office preparing America for a post-carbon world, committing the country to cut greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2050. It's far grander than anything Congress or any Presidential candidate has proposed, but to Orr climate change is a threat on par with World War II, and it demands the same immediate, all-or-nothing commitment - starting with the White House. "There is no room for error and no room for mistakes," says Orr. "We have to get it right quick - or there'll be hell to pay." (Hear Orr talk about...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Global Warming Playbook | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

...fame) and Outkast’s Benjamin stand out as an unlikely and entertaining crime duo. Pastore, who is tough and sly, and Benjamin, who dresses effeminately and is highly intelligent, have great chemistry and witty banter on screen. Statham is a strong lead as well; however, the sub-par performance of his counterpart, Liotta, undercuts his performance. Liotta’s character is completely one-dimensional and boring. Perhaps to spice up Liotta’s character, Ritchie directs him to walk around nearly naked or showing his bare, 51-year-old derrière, but such sights...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Revolver | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

DEFINITION i-fish-in-see par-uh-doks n. Economic principle stating that as energy efficiency increases, overall energy consumption often rises rather than falls. Instead of being saved, cost reductions from improved efficiency stimulate energy demand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Briefing | 12/6/2007 | See Source »

Election Commission Chairman Michael L. Taylor ’08 expressed disappointment with the turnout. But he added that about 1,700 students have voted online so far and that, if that rate persists, participation will be on par with previous years. —Bonnie J. Kavoussi contributed to the reporting of this article.—Staff writer Christian B. Flow can be reached at cflow@fas.harvard.edu...

Author: By Christian B. Flow and Chelsea L. Shover, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Barbs, Drama Mark UC Presidential Debate | 12/6/2007 | See Source »

...match, 9-4, 10-9, 9-5, in the No. 9 position, ensuring that the Crimson came away with the sweep. While the victory was never in doubt once play began, it was important for the team to make a statement after Wednesday’s sub-par outing. While Harvard managed to defeat Dartmouth, the Crimson players did not feel that they have a great showing. “We have bad days like on Wednesday, but we need to make those tough days count for our successes,” head coach Satinder Bajwa said...

Author: By Jay M. Cohen, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Undefeated W. Squash Shuts Out Cornell | 12/2/2007 | See Source »

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