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...Morgan, a psychologist whose practice centers on senior-level banking executives, recognized that burst of animal spirit as the "euphoria" phase; he knew it signaled darker emotional repercussions to come as the Masters of the Universe undergo the psychological fallout from the global economic downturn. As jarring as the market drops have been, he says, "the psychological shock has been every bit as great" for bankers who have lost their jobs at Lehman and other institutions...
...Senior-level bankers, on the other hand, have qualities that may work in their favor, aside from a cushion of accumulated wealth. They are older and have already been through market upheaval during the Black Monday crash of 1987. Morgan says they tend to be adaptable risk-takers who are good at networking and at articulating their worth. "It's the entrepreneurs who are going to succeed," he says. "It's not going to be the people who are waiting around for the next opportunity...
...Environment in celebration of the University’s Sustainability Week, was moderated by Daniel P. Schrag, HUCE’s director. In July, University President Drew G. Faust affirmed Harvard’s commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 30 percent of its current levels by 2016. Schrag outlined the steps the University will need to take in order to achieve this goal. He also stressed the severity of climate change—an impending “catastrophe,” he said, if not addressed—and asked the panelists to discuss their opinions...
...lack of information, ignorance,” he wrote in an e-mail. “With [Imagine Election], there is no excuse for being ignorant about your ballot.”In addition to easing the process for voters, Nemeth said she hopes the Web site will level the playing field for candidates. Voters lacking easy access to information are too easily swayed by candidates’ incumbency status, party affiliation, and spending on advertising, Nemeth said.“I think people should be elected on the basis of their qualifications and ideas, and a site like mine...
...more than 400 officially registered student organizations at Harvard College, only a few have explicitly political goals. But over the past few weeks, our campus has seen a level of engagement and interest in the upcoming presidential election that is heartening, given the traditionally low rates of voter turnout amongst 18-29 year olds. Various groups of students from diverse backgrounds and divergent agendas have come together to engage each other in a civilized, intellectually honest, and energetic discussion. We commend all of these students for their efforts, and applaud the College as a whole for fostering these encounters. Perhaps...