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This brings us to the 2500 books in the wholesale category, which is the least appealing of all because the prices are low—a buck, two bucks, or nothing. Books in this category are sold directly to a national used book dealer, and they must be sold right away because prices change every month. But there is an elegant solution to this problem that would benefit both students and the Coop...
...worst, a harmless attempt at visibility, the real effects of such political ignorance are far more treacherous. This became especially clear at drag bingo, where one of the lucky winners took home a box of “X-Rated Fortune Cookies,” bearing a squint-eyed, buck-toothed caricature of a “Chinese” waiter, scandalizing his blond-haired, blue-eyed customer with sexual secrets of the Orient. When the gross racism of this artifact was brought to the attention of the BGLTSA board, there was no official response. This is the consequence...
...rice. Alas, the upscale Asian eateries of Harvard Square occasionally diverge from these Thai norms, dishing out less-than-filling portions at inflated prices. Not only are the entrees much pricier, rice is never included with your meal. For the Thai enthusiast seeking more bang for the buck, Smile Thai Café provides a nice alternative. The recently opened Thai eatery offers cheap food, fast service and an extensive menu that is sure to please even the pickiest palate (carnivorous and vegetarian alike). Its semi-secret location above the more popular Tanjore keeps crowds to a minimum—guests...
...recent exceptional returns of international-bond funds. These funds on average have returned 16% in the past 12 months, vs. 9% for the average U.S. government--bond fund, according to fund tracker Morningstar. In response, investors have shifted $1.5 billion into international-bond funds this year. Even if the buck stabilizes, the foreign yield advantage makes diversifying this way worthwhile, and funds are the way to do it. The relative attractiveness of any one country's bonds can shift quickly as interest rates and currencies rise and fall. With international-bond funds, which invest in the debt of foreign governments...
...gags worked. Rlickman’s formula was roughly “a buck a balloon” plus more money for other tricks. On an ordinary day, he earned $200 to $400, not as much as jugglers, but a good haul for a street performer...