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...flurry of curricular changes proposed by the Harvard College Curricular Review all share a recognition that, in today’s society, a basic understanding of global forces—international markets, developing regions, cultural and religious exchange—is a vital intellectual pursuit. This eye towards globalization has helped shape a proposal of general education that emphasizes world cultures and interdisciplinary study. In light of this focus, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) should begin to address what has become one of its most serious deficiencies: the study of South Asia. The study of modern South Asia?...
Fortunately for the viewer, many of the actors (particularly Lindsay Lohan of “Mean Girls” and Sharon Stone of “Basic Instict”) imbue their performances with such sincerity that the hackneyed dialogue works on occasion. As Miriam, the Ambassador’s hair stylist, Stone is riveting. In a film where few of the supposedly “average” characters appear realistic, Stone brings remarkable poise and depth to her role. When she looks at her cheating husband, Paul (William H. Macy), Stone’s silence speaks volumes...
...even talking about knowing about the EA or ED: it’s something as simple as meeting basic requirements,” says Jolene A. Lane, executive director of LEDA. “Philosophically, anyone can participate in the college process. But in reality people don’t have the information to apply. There are counselors who’ve never heard of SAT IIs. Students are eliminated from the candidate pool because of a lack of information about and emphasis on tests...
...first time through, I had exactly the same reaction, until I realized that this book is presenting a very new perspective, and is intentionally and necessarily painted in a very basic light. The book doesn’t deal with the structures of the brain in its explanation because, as Minsky states, “research on this is advancing so quickly that any conclusion one might make today could be outdated in just a few weeks...
...theme" [Nov. 13]: Climate change has been occurring since the beginning of Planet Earth, and it will continue to do so. It is ridiculous to assume that global climate can be controlled by more or less CO2 emissions. It seems that many people have forgotten that CO2 is a basic need for the earth's vegetation. More CO2 increases plant growth and harvests. The fight against carbon emissions and climate change is nothing but ideological and political hype. This will become apparent when the next and inevitable cooling period occurs. Dietrich E. Koelle Ottobrunn, Germany If the world is waking...