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Dates: during 2000-2009
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Basically, we're screwed. The one real, solid, measurable environmental impact we've had was caused by high oil prices and the recession. There's nobody who would say, "We need recessions!" but from an environmental point, it's a relatively simple disincentive that causes people to cut back. But how do you cut back without putting even more people out of work? Without bringing the economy to a grinding halt? That's the challenge. There's this idea that we'll revive the economy with green alternatives, but that's harder to pull off than we think...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why New York City Is Greener Than Vermont | 9/24/2009 | See Source »

...excuse us--the Empirical and Mathematical Reasoning category under the "new" Gen. Ed. curriculum. On the one hand, there are classes like "Bits" and "The Magic of Numbers" that seem geared to the fluffier humanities types, and on the other, there are the departmental courses, which, yes, provide solid, mathematical instruction but are basically just harder versions of the math you couldn't even handle in high school...

Author: By James K. Mcauley | Title: Math "Ma?" | 9/23/2009 | See Source »

...game, while the Crimson and its goalkeeper Austin Harms have allowed half that and have already secured two shutouts.With consistently good play, Harvard has all the pieces in place to continue its success. In addition to Akpan’s tremendous effort this season, the Crimson will rely on solid performances up and down its lineup to continue overcoming challenges on the road. So far, Harvard has proven itself among non-conference opponents, but this weekend also marks the last chance to prepare for its Ivy League opener against rival Yale on October 3. Two worthy opponents...

Author: By Madeleine Smith, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Prepares to Face Non-Conference Foes | 9/22/2009 | See Source »

...first rounds of doubles and singles and continued through to the semifinals on a cool and blustery Saturday that served as an early taste of fall weather. On Sunday morning, finals for the doubles and singles brackets rounded out tournament play. Crimson individuals set themselves up for success with solid first round performances in Flight A singles on Friday afternoon. Fourth-seeded freshman Kristin Norton defeated Boston University opponent Monika Mical in three sets, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. Junior Agnes Sibilski overpowered her UTSA competitor Vivian Carrillo in straight sets, 6-0, 6-4, and second-seeded Tachibana...

Author: By Jessica L. Flakne, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Individuals Shine at Fall Classic | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

With about nine minutes left until intermission and Harvard down 2-0, sophomore Melanie Baskind found a sprinting Alexandra Conigliaro from about 20 yards out. The freshman forward took a solid shot on net, but the Eagles’ goalie, sophomore Jillian Mastroianni, made the save...

Author: By Dennis J. Zheng, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: National Power Boston College Too Much for Struggling Crimson | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

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