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...Thrifty Big Spender Caspar Weinberger, who died March 28, earned the nickname "Cap the Knife" for slashing budgets in the Nixon and Ford administrations. But TIME's July 27, 1981, cover story explained how, as President Ronald Reagan's Defense Secretary, Weinberger oversaw the rebuilding of the U.S. military-a project that cost a record $2 trillion...
...into its ranks in recognition of their accomplishments in original research. The academy tapped Castaneda Professor of Cardiovascular Research David Clapham, Cowles Professor of Anthropology Peter T. Ellison, Lee Professor of Economics Claudia Goldin, Professor of Chemistry and Physics Eric J. Heller, Professor of Geochemistry Charles H. Langmuir, and Ford Professor of the Social Sciences Robert J. Sampson among its 72 newest members. Sampson said yesterday that the news came as a shock. “My first reaction was surprise as I had no idea it was coming,” he wrote in an e-mail...
...Adige River Valley to the foothills of Cerro Aconcagua in Western Argentina—and all ringing up for at most $15 a bottle.BOTTLES AND BOOT CAMPIn Vino Veritas was born five years ago, the brainchild of then-HLS-student Crystal Silva, according to Heather J. Ford, co-president of the organization. The group—and interest in it—has grown significantly since then. Ford estimates that the group attracts around 150 students each year. The board now requires an application process to cap membership at 75, ensuring that tastings retain a small and informal setting...
...DESIGN TOUCHSTONE Zipcar's fleet consists of over 20 makes and models, 15 percent of which are hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape SUVs. Also available are high-end vehicles like the Mini Cooper and BMW 325i, and soon, the BMW 5 Series. The cars can be found scattered around cities like Boston and San Francisco, or in places like New York state commuter rail stations, Washington Metro stations, or Ikea stores, some of which reserve parking spots for Zipcars...
...rather famous for eclipsing Harrison Ford as the actor whose movies have grossed the most money. Is that an indicator that you have popular tastes...