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...Solar One (NS1) thermal power plant, around 30 miles from Sin City. The sky was darkened and violent winds rattled a canvas tent that held dozens of Acciona executives, energy experts, journalists and even a few celebrities like the astronaut Sally Ride and the ubiquitous green actor Ed Begley, Jr. But while the unusual weather might not have put the Solar One complex in its best light (or often, any light at all), it didn't dampen the potential that the plant represented. "NS1 shows that solar power is a proven solution for the U.S.," said Acciona North America...
Honoring social activist Robert Lewis, Jr. and actress Gabrielle Union for their dedication to community outreach, the Harvard Black Students Association (BSA) hosted the third annual Crimson and Black Banquet on Friday in Leverett Dining Hall. Lewis, a vice president of the nonprofit Boston Foundation, and Union, a vocal spokeswoman about sexual assault, discussed social change at the event, which celebrated the Black community’s achievements in community service. “We really wanted people to see that even beyond Harvard, they could continue to be active and could continue to impact the community...
...Teamsters, like many unions, waited until former North Carolina Senator John Edwards dropped out of the race before endorsing. "We waited for Edwards to get out of the race, that changed the dynamic when he got out," said Jimmy Hoffa Jr., head of the Teamsters. His union did a third poll of their members after Edwards left the race. The first two had Edwards, Clinton and Obama all within the margin of error of one another. The last poll had Obama leading Clinton by double digits. Andy Stern, SEIU president, said his union saw similar results in its internal polls...
...desperately needed.This is not to say that “Breaking Bad” is without any charms. The unique setting of Albuquerque, New Mexico adds regional flavor to the show. I’m also inordinately fond of Walter’s cerebral-palsy afflicted son, Walter, Jr., who’s played without a hint of maudlin sentiment by the excellent RJ Mitte. Anna Gunn does the best she can with the role of Walter’s meddling wife Skyler, but her part needs to be toned down a touch if the character...
...Internet Safety Technical Task Force, headed by John G. Palfrey, Jr. ’94 of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, is the main product of an agreement last month between all fifty state Attorneys General and MySpace to take steps to better protect underage users. By the end of the year, the task force will publish recommendations for MySpace to improve its safety policies...