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...Rudenstine's legacy will be that of an effective administrator. Aside from his memorable efforts on the national stage to lobby for affirmative action and funding for university research, Rudenstine has preferred to focus his attention on University issues. And despite a reputation for being somewhat of a micro-manager--which contributed to his 1994 bout of exhaustion and a few poor tenure decisions--Rudenstine has performed this administrative role remarkably well. His regular meetings with deans have ameliorated a previously fractious relationship, leading to, by most accounts, a healthier sense of collegiality and greater willingness to cooperate. His goals...
...platoon pinned down by enemy fire will be able to pull a bird-size airplane out of a rucksack and use its video camera to spy over the next hill, behind buildings and beyond eyesight. Such micro-air vehicles will fly as far as six miles from their takeoff point for as long as two hours, feeding video images back to special military ground stations that will use the information to coordinate ground attacks and air strikes. Pentagon researchers are busy developing aviation assets even tinier than such mechanical sparrows. They're training honeybees, parasitic wasps and giant sphinx moths...
...It’s in the Bag: digital camera, sketch pad, proofs, Boston Buzz fliers, headkercheif/bandana, micro-tip pens, loose-leaf paper...
Many first-years complained about Harvard's policy on microwaves. The student handbook notes that, while microwaves are not permitted, students are allowed to keep a Micro-Fridge, a combination microwave and refrigerator...
...fact that Harvard lets you have [a Micro-Fridge] because it comes through Harvard shows that they're more concerned about money than safety," Rajbanshi said...