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...It’s difficult to see greenhouse-gas emissions as sins, especially since they are beneficial to the environment under a certain level. Still, Father Mayer’s overall point about escaping direct responsibility for actions that cause collective harm (even if they also bring common benefits) is an important one. His concern is most relevant in considering the distribution of international burdens...
...pessimistic figures provided by the IMF and bank experts. Banks may have the option of asking the government to convert preferred shares owned by the taxpayer due to original TARP investments into common shares, or they can raise private capital. That could completely negate the need for any more direct investment by the government. The action would be bad for bank shareholders who would be diluted but good for taxpayers at least to the extent that their contributions to The Great American Bank Salvation Pool will be over. (Find out 10 things to do with your money...
...with mixed emotions that I have decided to announce formally that as of June 30th, I will no longer serve as the Allston Burr Resident Dean. I believe this decision will allow me to direct my energies more deliberately and productively to my family, friends, and scholarly pursuits...
When asked by the Public Theater in New York City to direct the musical, Paulus said she “was totally excited about taking on the project...
...Every five or 10 minutes, the actors on stage would sing or yell or direct some of their lines at us,” Reddout said. “At one point, I think they even stole an [audience member?...