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Harvard Law School (HLS) officials wooed neighborhood support for plans to expand their campus last night, even as they await a University decision on a possible move to Allston...
Under the new rules, it will be easier for federal credit unions to expand from serving workers at a single company to serving others in the same industry. Walt Disney's credit union, which had been restricted to Disney employees, their families and affiliated firms, may now apply to court any worker in the entertainment business in Los Angeles; Orlando, Fla.; or anywhere else that the credit union has a branch. Credit unions chartered to serve bundles of companies may expand to a new company simply by installing an ATM; previously a full-service branch was required. And the government...
Heavin and his wife Diane, 41, had managed and owned traditional gyms in Houston. Heavin had made his first million by the age of 26, then lost it all by 30 after trying to expand too quickly and broadly. In setting up the Curves chain, he avoided debt for himself and his franchisees by keeping down costs and growing at a rate he could afford. The typical Curves inhabits just 1,200 sq. ft. to 1,500 sq. ft. and can be profitable with as few as 200 members. Those low numbers let owners focus on service rather than member...
...Harvard Latino community, but also because it was the result of a level of coordination and common purpose among the groups that is encouraging for more future success. This increased focus on unity and common vision for future action has the potential to increase the political efficacy and expand the Latino presence on campus...
...perfect time to expand on past efforts. Latinos have become the largest and fastest growing minority group in America, and Admissions Office reports show that the composition of students admitted to Harvard grew from 7.8 percent Latino last year to 8.8 percent this spring. While this increase is encouraging, these numbers still trail behind the representation of other minority groups on campus. Not only should groups like the University Minority Recruitment Program get the support they need to redouble their outreach effort to convince more top Latino students to apply to Harvard, the admissions office should continue to provide focused...