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...Only in April 1932, amid heavy political pressure, did the Fed attempt large-scale open-market purchases - its first serious effort to counter the liquidity crisis. Even this did not suffice to avert a final wave of bank failures in late 1932, which precipitated the first state "bank holidays" (temporary statewide closures of all banks...
...first Ivy League match of the season. After the substantial 5-1 loss on Tuesday to Boston University, Harvard will need to bring its highest level of play to the field in order to secure a win. The Crimson’s failure to seize on key counter-attacks and the inability of its defense to hold back the offensive pressure of the Terriers contributed to the loss. “We believe we are a team that’s better than that result, so we’ll have to find out Saturday,” Harvard coach...
...team’s concentration has been more internal.“We’ve got to focus on playing our game,” said the Crimson’s leading goal scorer. “We’re focusing on transition and getting a good counter attack.”Indeed, in this consistently competitive rivalry, underestimating Harvard’s offense could prove costly for Brown. The Crimson has quietly averaged over nine goals per game, drawing both on standout performances and tremendous depth. While Tune has notched an outstanding 15 goals through six games...
...Follow the money. Average Joes and Janes are not the holders of the other side of complicated, over-the-counter derivatives contracts. Rather, hedge funds are the main holders. The bailout will involve a transfer of wealth - from the American people to financial institutions engaging in reckless speculation - that will be the greatest in history...
...School officials counter that the new policy is necessary under a statewide smoking ban passed by Pennsylvania's legislature in June. That law forbids smoking in most workplaces and public spaces, including educational facilities. PASSHE chancellor John Cavanaugh has said that he interprets the prohibition to extend beyond just school buildings to all campus grounds, such as athletic fields, pathways or courtyards. "Many of our classes meet outdoors when the weather is nice," says PASSHE spokesman Kenn Marshall. "So it'd be very difficult to pick and choose when to forbid smoking. We chose a comprehensive ban instead...