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...created an erotic illusion in men's minds - clouded and clarified them - without the airbrushing and soft focus of the Playboy nudes, without the sexy repartee that screenwriters gave Marilyn Monroe. Bettie was the sole creator of her myth; she was her own auteur. But her gifts were best appreciated in motion, not in repose. To express and exploit them fully, she needed to be liberated from the pages of Eyeful and Titter and be seen in pictures that moved. Enter Irving Klaw...
...loss in the endowment. This $8 billion blow comes on the heels of much criticism about Harvard’s spending policies. In light of the recent financial crisis and these pointed questions, it is important to examine and evaluate Harvard’s endowment and fiscal policies. This focus seeks to highlight a diverse array of concerns and suggestions, such as taxing the endowment, environmentally responsible investing, socially conscious alumni donations, and the student body’s role in this new financial climate. The page contains contributions from current students, including the treasurer of the Undergraduate Council...
This piece ran as part of our focus on Harvard's endowment...
...election of Nelson Mandela, as the United States has changed in 24 hours with the election of President-elect Obama. It has changed the whole attitude towards the United States from the rest of the world,” Goldstone said. Goldstone and panel members agreed that the focus must now be on the next 60 years to come, a sentiment that listeners echoed. “The [convention] is just one tool among other things; it is changing. The case law around it is also changing and we have to look beyond it,” said Nayana Dhavan...
This piece ran as part of our focus on Harvard's endowment...