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...challenge a few assumptions. But how much shaking does it take? As it turns out, not much. According to a new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the mere presence of a newcomer in any group may be all it takes to turn stagnant thinking into fresh thinking and bad ideas into good ones. (See pictures of office cubicles from around the world...
...Reform of international financial institutions. The World Bank and IMF originated in planning for post-World War II economic reconstruction, and there is broad agreement that their mandates need rethinking. The IMF needs a fresh injection of cash if it is to help stabilize economies in a mess, and developing world nations - who will lead the recovery, when it comes - are campaigning for a greater role in shaping the priorities of these institutions. Expect the issue to be punted downfield for further discussion later in the year...
...from without, but HUPD could perhaps show more common sense in policing students from within. Strictly monitoring Housing Night does not seem the best allocation of resources. The tradition of the Quad boats is young, but this does not discount its importance to the student body. All traditions are fresh and new at some point; for all its history, Harvard should embrace new traditions along with the old. Random housing is itself a recent innovation, so it stands to reason that traditions related to the moment of random selection are young. The Quad boat tradition’s popularity helps...
...Shaw said.The Quakers have now won just one of their last ten games. HARVARD 3, PENN 1Coming off its loss to Columbia on Saturday, which marked Harvard’s first loss in five games, the Crimson came to Philadelphia looking for redemption and a fresh start.“We brought out good energy the first game because we had been a little lackadaisical in past games,” Shaw said. “We jumped out early and were able to hold onto the lead.”“I think...
...There is a tremendous sense of a new opportunity for progressives to make a fresh case for governing," says Will Marshall, a Third Way veteran and head of the Progressive Policy Institute in Washington. "But despite this wonderful sense of possibility, I think people are sobered by the magnitude of the challenges...