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...radical overhaul of E.U. institutions - plans that incensed the E.U.'s smaller states by placing even more power in the hands of the big national governments in Paris, London, Berlin and Madrid. The smaller states objected to Giscard's intention to create an E.U. presidency to replace the current scheme, under which heads of government each serve a six-month stint...
Changing the driving and car purchasing patterns would be critical in reducing our dependency on foreign oil. Having a fuel efficiency tax or subsidy scheme would be desirable, as well as making efficiency standards increase annually, rather than letting them stay contingent on the wills and wiles of Congress. Most importantly, the U.S. would have to ensure that older, less efficient cars get off the road sooner. To do this with some measure of public support, the government would have to provide incentives for consumers to buy cleaner cars and retire older ones. To stimulate renewable energy, a carbon...
Surprisingly Ronz is the only recruit from the class of 2003 to figure prominently into the Crimson’s pitching scheme this season. Highly-touted and strong in numbers (over one-third if the pitchers on roster are members of the class of 2003) it would be hard not to call the class a collective disappointment. Performances by seniors Ronz, Matt Self, Madhu Satyanarayana and others will dictate the legacy of the senior class...
...grand scheme of things, these events mean little outside of the momentary joy or heartache that each game brings. Put into perspective, frankly, it’s all quite frivolous, especially in light of current events...
...team are,” Botterill told the Winnipeg Sun earlier in the week. “Playing hockey for your country, representing Canada—it’s hugely important to all of us athletes. But at the same time, in the grand scheme of things, it is just a game of hockey...