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...line with this mission, as it qualitatively evaluates students on the basis of whether they have obtained sufficient mastery of a subject to be prepared to engage with it in the real world, not against some abstract standard of perfection. Surely, the elimination of grades will enhance, rather than diminish, the quality of education offered at HLS. In between college experiences spent cramming for LSATs and potential futures working 80-hour weeks in a desperate attempt to make partner, it’s nice that Harvard Law students will enjoy a brief oasis in which intellectual curiosity is the primary...
...fans from coming out. It should be a great atmosphere.” While the Bears may have the atmosphere in its favor, the Crimson seems to have history in its. Harvard has beaten Brown for the past eight years in a row, but this does not seem to diminish the Bears’ expectations. “We feel like we should be number one, but everyone likes the fact that we’re under the radar, so we can sneak up on people.” Brown senior quarterback Michael Dougherty said. Doughtery is the top returning...
...limit their impact. First, respond quickly to the rumor; it becomes more difficult to counter after repeated circulation and wide dissemination. Second, it is generally best to respond to the rumor rather than use a "no comment" policy; "no comment" tends to increase uncertainty, further fueling the rumor. Third, diminish uncertainty by using a clear, point-by-point refutation with solid evidence. Fourth, the refutation should also come from a trusted, neutral, third-party source. Fifth, it is best to give context and explain what you are issuing a refutation to. [The statement], "Our food products are safe," offered without...
...enthusiasm gap in the media and among voters. The "Yes we can" excitement that Democrats have enjoyed all election season is getting a run for its money. Palin--by prompting a flood of donations (see Momentum, Party Unity and Enthusiasm) and hitting the fund-raising circuit--has helped diminish what was expected to be a major Democratic cash advantage. But the controversial Alaska governor inspired substantial giving to her opposition as well...
...financial aid and endowments. The proposal follows months of threats from the Iowa senator about possible legislation that would require college and university endowments to pay out at least five percent annually—the same standard now applied to public charities. Gerber said this proposal does not diminish prospects for legislation but stressed Grassley’s preference for “self-regulation.” No legislation has been filed, and Gerber said committee staff had only just begun analyzing data requested last winter from the 136 wealthiest U.S. schools—analysis she said...