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...film inspirational - it is too well observed to succumb to easy sentiment - but its realism is patiently engaging and subtly insinuating. And Linney and Hoffman are extraordinary; refusing to beg for our sympathy, they earn it moment by quotidian moment in performances so good, so lacking in showy effect, that they are almost certain to be overlooked this awards season. But that's OK. Honesty tends to receive its own, more lasting rewards in our remembering hearts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Diving Bell and The Savages: Thoughts of Mortality | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...gospel of green, telling his friends and colleagues about his forays into recycling or alternative power, "they thought it seemed kind of crazy," he says. But now Begley and his wife Rachelle star in an environmental reality TV show -Living With Ed, on HGTV - and he can feel the effect his example has had. "People tell me that all the stuff I've done has had an impact on them doing the same," says Begley. "It's made them change...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living With Ed — in a Green Hollywood | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

Pros » Votes for outside or “dark-horse” candidates are not wasted, thereby potentially increasing voter turnout » Voters are not pressured to vote for mainstream or consensus candidates for fear of wasting their votes (spoiler effect) » The winning candidate always emerges with a majority, thereby increasing the candidate’s legitimacy » Only one election is needed, because runoffs can be simulated instantly

Author: By Roger R. Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ‘Instant-Runoff’ Voting Leaves Room for Campaign Strategy; Allows More Voter Input | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...city’s October order to stop work on the site will remain in effect, according to the attorney for the residents, Eric W. Wodlinger...

Author: By Paras D. Bhayani, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Residents Challenge Shady Hill Building Permit | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...increase this year - despite public perception to the contrary. Conversely, Sarkozy's call to earn more by working more is neither new, nor attaining results. Laws permitting employees to work more than 35 hours (and exonerating companies from salary-linked social charges for extra-time pay) came into effect in October, but are so complex that few businesses have bothered using them. That's why he's hoping union-employer accords on increasing work time and pay may render these complicated regulations obsolete. "These aren't matters Sarkozy can thrill away with dramatic gestures and rousing announcements," warns Reyni...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sarkozy Wants to Change Work Rules | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

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