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...first year, the UC began disbursing funds to student groups, while trying to define its larger mission: whether to advocate for political issues, or to push for better student life. Some council members concentrated on initiatives like the Endowment for Divestiture, a fund for students who wanted their senior gift contribution held in escrow until Harvard divested from Apartheid South Africa. Closer to home, the UC honored teachers with the new Levenson Awards and convinced Harvard to maintain summer storage. One of the UC’s sweetest successes during its first five years was the addition of chocolate milk...
...Question #32. Other than from relatives, or from close and long-standing personal friends on occasions such as birthdays or seasonal holidays, have you or your spouse ever received a gift exceeding fifty dollars in value? Please identify the donor, the value of the gift, the date received and the circumstances in which the gift was made.Time to dig up the old wedding registry to check whether the Williams and Sonoma bread maker in the back of the cupboard was over $50. Does your second cousin's plus-one count as a "close personal friend...
...Pirahã have no word meaning "Thank you." They show gratitude by returning the favor or giving a gift. They do not say "I'm sorry" or "you're welcome" or "hello." Instead of bidding someone goodnight, they say, "Don't sleep, there are snakes" - a gentle reminder that wild beasts lurk in the nearby jungle ready to slither, scurry or pounce at the first hint of an unsuspecting, defenseless snore. "Goodnight," is an empty phrase, argues Everett. At least the Pirahã saying serves a purpose...
...creativity and variety in the CSA dishes allowed it to retain its crown. Chefs David Sun ’10, Andy Lei ’10, and Tony Huang '12 received a $50 gift certificate for Finale’s, though participants seemed less concerned with winning than the success of the showdown...
...after the grand hotels of Europe, has two holiday packages. For skating buffs, $169 per night buys a room, plus ice-skate rental and entry to the skating rink on Union Square right outside the hotel's front door. For shopaholics, $234 gets visitors a room and a $100 gift certificate to Macy's nearby. The hotel is currently undergoing a $40 million renovation, which is being done floor by floor, according to the hotel rep, so as not to disturb guests. Offers are good through Jan. 4, 2009. 335 Powell Street, San Francisco...