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...that the Fogg’s Fine Arts Library would take over the under-used stacks in Littauer’s basement while the Fogg Art Museum undergoes renovations of its own. Consequently, any potential renovations in Littauer will have to wait, possibly for as long as 15 years. Needless to say, economics faculty are less than thrilled about this development, of which they were informed after the decision was already a fait accompli. Though FAS is faced with a sizeable budget deficit and multiple priorities to juggle, the economics department is right to feel marginalized by the high-handed...
...every year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2004-2005 Consumer Expenditure Survey. But that's chump change compared with what single men spend on car ownership ($846 more than single women), eating out ($752 more), alcoholic drinks ($280 more) and audiovisual gear ($143 more). Cutting back on needless spending isn't a bad idea for anyone, but "renegotiating your credit-card balances or getting a lower cost on your IRA probably saves you a lot more money," says Christian Weller, an economist at the Center for American Progress. "That's much more prudent advice to women than saying...
...team. Her senior year, having allowed only eight goals all season—second-lowest in Harvard history—she was selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s First Team All-Northeast Region. In 2004, Shields led the Crimson to the NCAA tournament. Needless to say, she is experienced in all things Ivy League soccer, not to mention Harvard soccer. Especially for a team that is so young and inexperienced—13 of the returning players were freshmen this past year—Katie’s experience will be greatly appreciated. Freshman...
...virus as it mutates, but companies can't use it to make a vaccine without Indonesia's permission. Further negotiations will be needed, but for now, Indonesia's intransigence has made the rest of us take notice of essential global health inequalities in a way that 1.4 million needless deaths doesn't seem...
...behind the March 2006 separatist violence in Iranian Baluchistan, which ended up with 20 people killed, including an IRGC member executed. And the Iranians believe there is more to come, accusing the U.S. of training and arming Iranian Kurds and Azeris to go back home and cause problems. Needless to say the Iranians are not happy there are American soldiers on two of its borders, as well as two carriers and a dozen warships in the Gulf. You call this paranoia? they...