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...this way, even the less-substantive interviews on comedy programs achieve a higher end: They lower the barrier between the population at large and the lofty political elite. One of the factors in low voter turnout in the United States has been a too-strong distinction between everyday life and the conduct of government, a psychological chasm separating voter from candidate. If humor and banter can serve as a vehicle for making the electorate think about the issues of our time and take a stake in their government, then our culture should not hesitate to make use of that vehicle...
...graduates have pursued public service jobs each year. In 2008, Law School students graduated with an average debt of $109,000, a Law School official said. Administrators said they hope the public service program will reduce the financial pressure to take lucrative corporate jobs for students interested in lower-paying positions in government and non-profit organizations. The initiative was originally projected to cost $3 million each year, said Kenneth H. Lafler, director of Student Financial Services at the Law School, in an interview last month. Although Lafler cautioned that these 113 students only signed an expression of interest...
...step at a time. Now, going into the off season, we’re looking forward to more training—last year we won Ivies, and it’s our goal to repeat.” The scores posted by Harvard over the weekend were lower than expected. Many factors worked against the Crimson, including the wet conditions and long, slow rounds that resulted. For example, Sheldon played 21 holes yesterday, more than the team is trained for at this point in the year. In the spring, individuals can play up to 36 holes a day, but then...
...Though Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Omar Gaither rightly points out that "we're just a naturally dirty sport," there are several basic precautions athletes can take to lower the chance of catching an infection. Many athletes shave their ankles, legs, and arms because they don't want athletic tape ripping hair off their bodies, but experts say they should lose the razor. "No matter how careful the shaving is, you can have nicks and microscopic cuts in the skin," says Dr. Daniel Sexton, an infectious disease specialist at the Duke University Medical Center, who consults for an NFL team and several...
...considering the tanking economy and rising airline fares; costs of domestic business trips rose $140 to $175 per person over last year, and international trips went up $315 to $400. Employees who travel are even being asked to stay the weekend, returning on Sunday, so T&E can book lower-fare tickets. Next thing you know, they'll start charging you for blankets...