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...maybe even render live movie stars a thing of the past. And on Oscar night, the red carpet in Hollywood will be rolled out for the computer geeks who created the stars. Paul Dale Roberts Elk Grove, California, U.S. Lessons for the Boss Re "Why your boss may begin sweating the small stuff" [March 20], on sensitivity training at the office: as an expert on the prevention of workplace violence, I know that managers and supervisors set the tone in the workplace. If they are arrogant, dismissive and intimidating, then one shouldn't be surprised if the employees behave likewise...
...joged bumbung dance comes to a close in the tiny Balinese village of Tegalcangkring, no one in the audience appears overly excited. The men begin to file out while several women and children applaud and compliment the dancer on her performance. One mother proffers a small donation, but then pulls her hand back in jest. "Oops, I better be careful," she says with a smile. "If the new anti-pornography law gets passed I could be arrested." The Balinese are still able to joke, but they worry that if the law goes through unamended, smiles will...
Before the Harvard baseball team could begin Ivy League play, it traveled to Florida for the earlier part of its spring break, playing eight grueling games over six days.The Crimson went 1-2 against Jacksonville, edged Lynn, played Barry University to a tie, and then suffered two drubbings against Florida Atlantic (losing 11-1) and Florida International (10-1) before beating St. Thomas 8-5.HARVARD 8, ST. THOMAS 5It wasn’t the Harvard baseball you’ll see in April, but it got the job done.In a game which showcased some new faces in new places, head coach...
...Commission on the Future of Higher Education recently recommended that colleges begin mandating standardized tests for students, in order to supposedly hold universities and educators responsible for the education they purport to provide. However, as far as higher education is concerned, the last thing that is necessary is some form of standardized testing. A standardized educational curriculum is mandated through high school. This is the timeframe in which states are required to provide students the basic skills they need to be “productive” members of society. If the states cannot teach children basic algebra and other...
...time in six months, Smith had returned to her damaged home Friday. The Harvard volunteers were carrying mold-covered couches out of the house and dismantled doors with crow bars. Morgan’s team was gutting the house down to its skeleton. And then the real reconstruction can begin...