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...long sought to reduce these inefficiencies. Two years ago, administrators began working with pre-semester estimates to reduce the number of TFs hired at the last minute to accommodate larger-than-expected classes. According to Harris, TFs who are hired after the semester has begun are often among the lowest rated in the Q Guide...
Although increased liquidity and bank recapitalization have led to a much more sound and secure financial system, Obama has yet to publicize these developments, to his own detriment. Just a year ago, there were talks of a potential second Great Depression, but the aggressive actions taken by the Fed and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner have led financial analyst Richard Bove to conclude that “U.S. banks now have more capital as a percentage of assets than in any year since 1935.” Nevertheless, the perception remains that Washington is making all the wrong moves; critics...
Though Brown comes into the matchup ranked 20th in the country, the task of taking down a ranked opponent might seem less daunting than usual, since the Crimson has already beaten one—then-No. 19 CSU East Bay—two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Bears have lost all three of their games against nationally-ranked opponents. While the loss to No.1 Southern California was perhaps not surprising, Brown’s loss against No. 18 UC Davis suggests that Harvard can be competitive with its rival...
...lonely deaths have continued, Yoshida's work has gained nationwide attention. A recent novel based on his life may be turned into a movie, and a television series about his business is also in the works, but not everyone regards his service as a good thing. Several hundred years ago, the Japanese witnessed death regularly, with bodies buried by family members and samurai displaying severed heads in public. These days, such moments are rare. Such ceremonies would give "an opportunity to think about the dead person," says Masaki Ichinose, a University of Tokyo philosopher and head of the university...
...neonatal mortality in participating groups dropped by 30%, the benefits of the trial have endured. Recent estimates indicate that the neonatal mortality rate has now dipped under 30 per 1,000 live births, thanks also to the work of other NGOs and governmental organizations in the region. Two years ago, the Institute of Child Health withdrew funds and left, but the women kept on going. When Costello returned to visit recently, 75% of the groups were still active. "It's really impressive that our groups are still running," he recalls telling a cluster of women. "They're not 'your' groups...