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Mellon, an avid collector of art who had previously donated an extensive amount of money to the National Art Gallery in Washington, D.C., founded the museum with a 1966 donation, according to the Yale Daily News. Mellon's generous donation carries the condition that the museum will never charge admission...
...says Kitty Kelly Epstein, who teaches education at California's Holy Names College, "I could predict how they would score and save millions of dollars." Well-off New York City parents hire tutors to give their kids a leg up, while poorer students depend on the goodwill of teachers generous enough to tutor them after school...
...pounding of Boston College will certainly send a shockwave through the region as Harvard heads into a contest with No. 2-ranked Brown. Against B.C., a generous balance of experience, youth and toughness swept any doubts from Matthews Arena...
...murder of Officer Faulkner. Since that judgement was handed down by a jury, his cause has been embraced by a circus of characters, from the entertainment industry to anti-death-penalty activists to the radical left. Of course, to call the plight of Jamal a "cause" is a generous concession. Those who champion his innocence stand on shaky ground at best...
...have many desires and expectations for our children, some explicit, some tacit. I hope my children will become responsible people who meet commitments; are generous to others; and are knowledgeable about the world, their heritage, the beautiful objects and experiences of life, the discoveries of today, the challenges of tomorrow. It's important to be clear about such goals. It is equally important to lead lives that embody these goals. I can hardly expect my children to want to study, to love music, to be responsible and helpful if those around them don't model such behavior...