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...Roberts (Duplicity) George Clooney (Michael Clayton), all of whom have starred in conspiracy dramas written or co-written by Tony Gilroy. They and their films appeal to adults - in box-office terms, the all-unimportant 25-to-80 demographic. The theatrical release of their films is just the teaser campaign for the real release: when they're available on Netflix...
...unanimously approved.Ward said that universities can play an important role in helping their home cities during difficult financial times. For example, he said, if cities are forced to cut library services, the universities should open their libraries to the public.LIVE, WORK, OR PLAYAndrew Farrar, Ward’s campaign manager and adviser, listed Ward’s accomplishments thus far: the new councillor has promoted a family-oriented focus for the city during his time on the Council. Ward also considered proposing a bill that would protect families facing foreclosure, Farrar said. In addition, he cited Ward?...
...SLAM’s campaign, called “No Layoffs,” rests on the faulty assumption that Harvard in some way “owes” work and high wages to its employees. A SLAM flyer asserts that, “Harvard enjoys the financial benefits of a nonprofit, without the responsibility. If Harvard is to receive so much from tax-payers, it must provide secure jobs that support the economy.” But Harvard does have an enormous responsibility—that of educating around 20,000 individuals a year. The university is tasked...
...Layoffs Campaign blog argues that, “Workers—every worker, including the lowest paid janitor or library technician—are vital to the ‘core mission’ of educating and intellectual research.” It is certainly true that every worker contributes to our current quality of life here at Harvard, and they are to be thanked for this. But not every job, and therefore not every worker, is “vital.” Part of the discussion regarding layoffs has involved reducing the amount of work that must...
Aziz vowed to pursue a non-violent campaign to bring Shari'a to the rest of the country, yet in a press conference held Thursday he defended his actions, and those of his students, in the run-up to the siege, saying that they acted peaceably, and only turned to violence when the military moved in. When asked if he would allow his students to take up arms once again, he responded, "If we are pushed to the wall we would have no option but to defend ourselves...