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...tenant groups contend that these expensive improvements are only necessary because Harvard allowed its rental properties to deteriorate during the 1960s and early '70s. Because of this, these capital expenditures are known as "deferred maintenance...
...facility already delivers steam and chilled water to a handful of Harvard-affiliated hospitals, but nearby residents have blocked use of its diesel generators to create electric power because they contend the engines emit carcinogens. Robert H. Scott, Harvard's administrative vice president, says an August 24 report from the state's hearing officer indicates "no problem of any kind" with approval, although the University may be forced to abide by some operating restrictions...
...cheery outlook. Much of the initial enthusiasm for computers was generated by buffs and hobbyists who by now have already bought their machines. "Early market forecasting was extrapolated from that lunatic fringe," says Bill Coggshall, president of Software Access International, a market-research firm. In addition, some industry observers contend that the personal-computer revolution has been oversold and that potential customers are resisting purchases because the machines are hard...
...rest have not been sold. Speculation in the issues has been rampant as shareholders bought in, held briefly, then sold for a quick profit. The fact that relatively few investors have participated in ownership of the companies worries Thatcher's Conservatives. Without millions of shareholders to contend with, a new Labor government might have an easier time shifting back to state control...
...Punta Huete, about 13 miles northeast of the capital. Zarruck insisted that the facility is designed primarily for civilian traffic, though he did not rule out a military role. He said that the project is entirely a Nicaraguan undertaking and that it should be finished in 1986. Administration sources contend that Cubans are in charge and that they are working round the clock to finish the main strip by this fall. Washington fears that the field will be used for a shipment of Czechoslovak-made L-39 fighters that may be en route from Eastern Europe, or by a squadron...