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...brutal Winter's day in New York City, Lisa Bradley, 43, found herself admiring a very bright chartreuse fake-fur coat in the junior department of Saks Fifth Avenue. "It cost $700, and I thought that was insane," says Bradley, a professor at the Tyler School of Art near Philadelphia. "So I decided to make my own." She bought a $100 sewing machine and a hundred dollars' worth of fake orange fur, and when she was done, she had a full-length shawl collar coat with fold-up cuffs. More important, she had taught herself to sew. "I knew...
...advantages to relaxing EPA standards are not strictly economic. As a new Massachusetts resident, I have been privy to the harsh New England winters. By releasing greater quantities of carbon monoxide and CFCs into the atmosphere, the United States government could spur global warming to make the weather much more pleasant in the winter. Imagine the quality of life increase for all the New England residents who could go outside in the middle of January with nothing but a T-shirt and shorts. In addition to the added comfort, more moderate temperatures would eliminate problems associated with icy roads...
...short, eliminating environmental standards will help spur the economy, save billions in winter-specific medical care and incidental transportation costs, and increase the quality of life for all those who live in cold climates. I congratulate President George Bush on his plan to date, which relaxes the allowed limits of pollutants established in the Clean Air Act. My only complaint is that he is moving too slowly; we have much to do if I can hope to throw out all my jackets by senior year...
...regatta provided a chance for the Crimson to wet its feet after a dry winter as well as reflect on grounds for improvement...
...whole, the team hasn’t practiced in the winter,” said sophomore Clay Johnson. “Our boat handling and communication were a bit rusty, but I’m confident we’re going to get back in form. It was better that we got the screw...