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...well - overfishing causes fluctuations in fish stocks until it passes a threshold, at which point there are simply too few fish left to bring back the population, even if fishing completely ceases. And even in financial markets, sudden collapses tend to be preceded by heightened trading volatility - a good sign to pull your money out of the market. "Heart attacks, algae blooms in lakes, epileptic attacks - every one shows this type of change," says Carpenter. "It's remarkable." (See TIME's video: "Climate Central: Vanishing Salt Marshes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is There a Climate-Change Tipping Point? | 9/4/2009 | See Source »

...forever, baby / I can’t imagine anything better”—that make it a perfect anthem for separated lovers. Once the album itself was released, it became clear that the promise of “Stillness Is the Move” was just a sign of the myriad pleasures the album itself would contain. Opener “Cannibal Resource” introduces many of the elements that will feature throughout; precise guitar licks, beautiful female harmonizing, and handclaps combine to form a tight and mesmerizing whole. Album centerpiece “Useful Chamber?...

Author: By Chris R. Kingston, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dirty Projectors | 9/4/2009 | See Source »

...that was part of the thrill,” Cruz says.Nevertheless, each band has found a measure of success in the rock world; they’ve gone on tours, recorded albums, and all have plans to continue. “Momentum is building. We’re not signed but we have all the credentials,” Furst says. The musicians know that the music business is difficult, but they are all sticking to it. “I’m glad to be taking an out of left field approach to my life after Harvard...

Author: By Rebecca J. Levitan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Let Them Rock | 9/4/2009 | See Source »

When Barack Obama won Florida last November - the first northern Democrat to take the Sunshine State since FDR - many saw it as a sign of centrist GOP governor Charlie Crist's moderating influence. But lately, Florida's disgruntled Republicans aren't looking very moderate. This week, in fact, the peninsula's GOP registered arguably the loudest outcry over the education speech President Obama plans to deliver to U.S. primary and secondary students via webcast and C-Span next Tuesday, Sept. 8. In perhaps the most over-the-top performance, state Republican chairman Jim Greer called it an attempt...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Some Schools to Big Brother Barack: Stay Out! | 9/4/2009 | See Source »

...Easier said than done. The following year, Sarkozy replaced his minister dealing with developing nations after the official had infuriated Bongo by promising he'd "sign the death certificate" of Françafrique. Since then, Sarkozy has made several controversial visits to African nations, involving agendas like attending Bongo's funeral, that indicate Françafrique is still alive and well...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gabon's Rage at France's Influence in Africa | 9/4/2009 | See Source »

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