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...very difficult question, especially in Europe, as many governments have taken very strong decisions in the past against nuclear." Areva is well placed to capitalize on any comeback because it is a one-stop shop for nuclear energy, with revenues last year of $13.5 billion and almost a one-third share of the market. Unlike its key competitors, Westinghouse and General Electric, Areva spans all aspects of the business. It mines and enriches uranium ore to make nuclear fuel; it designs and constructs reactors and helps operate them; and it recycles the spent fuel and packages the remaining waste...
...back to their community, says Hewlett. That leads so many of them--fully one-third of survey respondents--to take on social-outreach activities. The more hours they put in on the job, the more time they devote to volunteerism. Many take on leadership roles in their volunteer work, learning and honing skills that translate directly back to their jobs. But they downplay or even hide their volunteerism, sensing tacit disapproval from bosses. "It's not the opera or a charity, which the corporate world recognizes. It's church work and homeless shelters," says Hewlett. By masking their contributions outside...
...Johnson,” Dawson said. “They should be on the list with me.” Humility is a major part of greatness, and Dawson has both. SCHERF AND TURF Winning first place at her third collegiate race, achieving the best U.S. time—and an 18th place finish—at the Junior Worlds, and receiving All-American honors would be an impressive resume for any athlete over a career. Crimson sophomore cross-country runner Lindsey Scherf did it in one year. And that doesn’t even include the most impressive accomplishment...
...heart of the global health crisis. Phil has edited many stories about diseases in Africa, but he had never been to the continent. In September he flew to Rwanda to spend a few days with his longtime hero, Dr. Paul Farmer. There, he got a crash course in Third World medicine, interviewing beleaguered health officials, visiting families crowded into thatched huts and shadowing Farmer as he treated AIDS, TB and malaria patients with food and life-saving drugs. "This is how medicine is supposed to work," says Elmer-DeWitt. "After three days, I was ready to quit...
...human being who could actually fly and sustain acrobatic aerials through the air, it would be Christopher Walken. —Jessica C. Coggins2. ThrillerMichael JacksonAccording to iTunes statistics, “Thriller” is its second most downloaded video. I think this fact illustrates why the world needs Pop Screen. Because we are the only thing standing between you morons and financial ruin.I can hear your objections now. “‘Thriller’ is a pop classic!” “It has amazing special effects...