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...School of Government. Most College professors already give shortened lectures during the beginning of shopping period, and some repeat their presentations during the same class period--the College should urge more professors to do the same. With the exception of continuing language classes, in which daily homework is the norm, professors should also refrain from making papers and problem sets due before study card day--especially when late assignments will not be accepted...
...fraternities and sororities...you're saturating college culture," Workman says. "In a city, it's much easier to adapt to the adult norm...and you don't have the bar owners who are reliant on the need to sell to college students...
...from the top of the left circle to cushion the lead at 2-0. "Princeton was a little bit opportunistic," Jonas said. "There was a deflection in there and a nice backdoor pass. Those things can happen, and that they did--two in one game--was out of the norm." The turning point came in the final seconds of the first period, as Princeton was tagged with two penalties within one minute of each other. With winger Tommy Colclough already serving time for slashing, Stathos added another for delay of game. Weakened and frustrated by a Crimson onslaught, Stathos blatantly...
Joerres believes the biggest hurt will be on those in entry-level positions, for many of whom the minimum wage will again become the norm. But there remains a great need for mid-level and skilled employees. "Even if we move toward 5% unemployment," Joerres says, "you are still going to find companies saying they can't find the right people." The most secure jobs are in information technology, finance, engineering, nursing and teaching, Joerres says...
...First, though, the sure shots: Colin Powell and Paul O'Neill can start ordering business cards for their respective posts as secretary of state and treasury secretary. Ditto Ann Veneman for Agriculture, Mel Martinez for HUD, and Norm Mineta at Transportation. Donald Rumsfeld, the nominee for defense secretary, probably won't face any real challenge - after all, he's done the job before - and confirmation for Spencer Abraham (Energy), Rod Paige (Education) and Anthony Principi (Veterans Affairs) is likely to be quick and clean...