Word: barclayã
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...fifth-year undergraduate MIT student who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found washed ashore on Cape Cod last Thursday, according to news reports. The body of Daniel J. Barclay, 22, was found by a woman walking on Scussett Beach in Sandwich, MA., and was identified by Barclay??s mother on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. The cause of death was drowning. Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe told the Globe that the way in which Barclay drowned was still unclear. “There are no indications thus far that...
...famous for his joke debate topics. “His favorite joke was that ‘the U.S. should nuke the moon,’” said MIT freshman Adam J. Goldstein. Goldstein said that members of the debate team are circulating posters seeking information about Barclay??s whereabouts, and that an e-mail from his mother had been sent out to all the dorms. Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) is also on the lookout. “The MIT Police Department shared with us the missing person flyer for Mr. Barclay...
...Stock,” editorial, Jan. 12. Investments are complicated but the tragedy of the ongoing slaughter in Sudan is not. Tough economic pressure is a powerful and important way to exert pressure and bring the killing to an end. The best solution would be for Harvard to hold Barclay??s responsible and remove all investments from them for their irresponsible investing. CHRISTY DAY ’71 Amherst...
...ties with oil giant Sinopec as well, Harvard’s stake in the two companies has actually increased from $10.1 million to $15.7 million. The current holdings come as a result of Harvard’s investments in two index funds managed by the British investment bank Barclay??s. If Harvard wishes to live up to its promise of divestment, it should sever even indirect ties to corrupt firms like Sinopec and PetroChina and remain vigilant to avoid future investments in these companies...
...fairness to HMC, Harvard’s questionable investments do not necessarily signify a moral lapse. The HMC maintains no direct control over the Barclay??s holdings, which, like those of any mutual fund, change over time in response to market fluctuations. However, the University’s financial gurus cannot ignore what is in plain sight. Now that it is clear to Harvard and the world that a sizable portion of Harvard’s endowment is supporting the actions of Sinopec and PetroChina, the HMC should find a way to dispose of the shares...
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