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...goal received a variable cash prize determined by how many pounds they shed. The second group agreed to a deposit contract in which they anted up some of their own money as part of a pool. Those who lost the most weight split the pot; those who didn't drop enough weight lost their investment. The last group was given no financial incentive and relied on willpower and commitment alone. (See pictures of what makes you eat more food...
Admittedly, the real impact of these initiatives would be relatively small. Harvard may have billions of dollars to work with, but that sum is a drop in the bucket when one considers the size of the American economy. We should not, however, be overwhelmed simply because the task of lowering carbon emissions is so large. Investing some of the endowment in new initiatives or in establishing Harvard as a carbon-tax test scenario obviously won’t solve the problem alone. But just because these efforts have no guarantee of concrete success does not mean they are not worthy...
Citing a projected 30 percent drop in the University’s endowment value this year, the deans wrote that the cost-cutting measures followed from a need to reduce the budget for the next fiscal year to levels at least $105 million below the current year’s budget. The Faculty’s budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2009 is set to be completed by March...
...During Thursday’s debate, the pair surprised students by announcing their intention to drop out of the race the next day at noon...
...Take your severance package and book a trip with Intrepid Travel, purveyors of voluntourism, adventure and cushy travel around the world. If you provide written proof that you were laid off, Intrepid will give you 15% off any trip. You'll get 20% off, if you're willing to drop everything and travel last-minute. Check the website for availability...