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...benefits of mandatory carbon caps, especially with the U.S. drowning economically. One key signal will be the outcome of the battle for leadership of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee. The contenders: Representative John Dingell of Michigan, who has defended Detroit from tougher fuel-efficiency standards and stood in the way of action on climate change, and the challenger, Henry Waxman of California, who scores high marks from environmentalists. (See pictures of Barack Obama's victory celebration in Chicago...
...floor. It was Miller’s most significant work for the Crimson—in only his first start.Still, the story on the night was the freshmen. While Kenyi dominated in the first half, and Boehm put the nail in New Hampshire’s coffin, one player stood above the rest—both literally and figuratively.The 6’8”, 240 lbs. Keith Wright was, to put it mildly, a beast on the post. He made his first three shots, missing only one on the night in a 6-for-7 performance, and played...
...gathering of powerful economic leaders this weekend, one individual with Harvard roots stood in the place of another. Former Institute of Politics Director and Republican congressman Jim Leach represented President-elect Barack Obama at the Group of 20, or G-20, meeting held at the White House this past weekend to discuss the current worldwide financial crisis. Obama was invited by the White House to attend the summit but declined the opportunity to meet with the world leaders who comprise the international body that focuses on economic issues, opting to send Leach and former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright...
...particulars anymore. Roxanna’s fingers, trailing delicately through his matted locks, were like tongues of divine fire; and her tongue, wherever it landed on Frederick’s body, felt like Jesus’s fingers. Frederick’s body and prayer climaxed as one. He stood slowly and continued down the hall.And then he entered the kitchen, and there she was, standing in front of a window with the light pouring in around her. (And could he really be sure that she was not glowing?) He spoke: “Let me kiss you with...
...first love was drawing and animation, but one day - he must have been around 17 - he tagged along with some chums to pick up work as a film extra. A friendly director put him up for an audition at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. "As I stood on the stage, I knew at that moment that all I'd ever wanted to be was an actor. I'd found my true vocation...