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Geothermal systems also produce electricity at competitive costs in some locations. They pipe water past pockets of molten rock beneath the earth's crust, creating steam to drive generators. Nicaragua and the Philippines get more than 25% of their electricity from geothermal stations, and Flavin estimates that at least 40...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Sunny Forecast | 11/7/1994 | See Source »

Most at Harvard have rejected this literal interpretation of Marxism, but small pockets of hard-core Marxists remain in the Cambridge area.

Author: By Jeffrey C. Milder, | Title: At Harvard, Marxism Quietly Goes Out of Style | 10/31/1994 | See Source »

She says the goal of Revolution Books is to bring revolutionary politics into the Boston area, but she denies any kind of grand conspiratorial scheme. Instead, she says her organization keeps an eye out for pockets of revolutionary activity.

Author: By Jeffrey C. Milder, | Title: At Harvard, Marxism Quietly Goes Out of Style | 10/31/1994 | See Source »

They are not, however, palatable to everyone. Not one charter bill has passed a state legislature without controversy. The reason: charter schools take money right out of the pockets of their rivals -- the conventional public schools. In most states, the money simply follows the student. Thus, if the district spends...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: EDUCATION: A Class of Their Own | 10/31/1994 | See Source »

What happens if the foosballs don't reappear? Should Quincy players have to borrow balls from the superintendent or the itinerant security guard? Should they walk around with extra balls in their pockets? Or are they just happy to see you?

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FOOSBALL FRENZY | 10/29/1994 | See Source »

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