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...earned the group a loyal following in the Class of 2006. Consisting of Matt C. Boch ’06 (lead vocals, guitar), Carter (lead guitar, vocals), Drake (drums, vocals) and Long Le-Khac ’06 (bass), The Blanks play a unique brand of rock peppered with generous doses of punk, indie and blues. The band draws on its members’ diverse musical backgrounds: Drake is a professional jazz drummer, Carter is a long-time blues player and Boch is a champion of obscure, artsy indie-rock (he lists his favorite band...
Moreover, in countries without well-funded higher education systems, the financial burden of college can be overwhelming. The generous financial aid policies of schools like Harvard can make international applications the only option for some less well-off students. “It’s cheaper for an international student to go to school in America because it seems that financial aid programs are better here,” says Shazrene S. Mohamed ’04, who is from Zimbabwe...
When four of Roger Jusseaume's nieces and nephews bought new homes last year, they didn't go through a bank or other institution for financing. Instead, Jusseaume, an Arizona entrepreneur, was more than happy to lend them the money. While few relatives can afford to be that generous--after all, there aren't many people who have the means to provide $500,000 worth of mortgages--loans between family members are common. Financial planners and family counselors often caution against the practice, but the Federal Reserve estimates that 2.1 million U.S. households owe money to individuals, including friends...
...unheard-of wealth in Vietnam. Cam needed money to buy protection, which he did wholesale. A few times a year, he'd throw cognac-fueled parties for senior police officers, offering girls along with the snacks. He once bought a new car for a police reporter. Cam was a generous friend to those he needed...
...imaginations. Most of all, Mister Rogers encouraged us to be comfortable with who we are. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Rogers was said by those who knew him personally to be the same person in real life that he was on the air—kind, generous and calm...