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...month and to limit each class to 25 people. Meagher said the course will be useful for any students with a potential passion in the wine industry, as he had during his years at Harvard. “People can also see the wine industry as a real career option, whether it’s marketing, the business side of things, or a sommelier,” Meagher said. “It can be very intellectually engaging, which seems to be important to Harvard students...

Author: By D. PATRICK Knoth, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Students Pop the Cork at Wine Tasting | 12/3/2007 | See Source »

...restart the stalled program, it would be at least two years away, and probably a lot more, from producing enough nuclear material to construct a bomb. Despite the fact that the assessment notes that Iran's intentions remain unclear and that its nuclear program would give it the option of building weapons, the report certainly strikes a blow against those who argue that military action is necessary to stop Iran developing nuclear weapons. But its findings are not especially surprising to those more closely following the concerns being raised over Iran's program...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Fallout from the Iran Nukes Report | 12/3/2007 | See Source »

Another reason Suleiman got the nod was, perhaps, simply the lack of a better option: March 14 had determined that it had few chips left to play, given that the Bush Administration had apparently withdrawn support. "With America's realignment and engagement with Syria, obviously [the U.S.] cannot exert pressure on Syria anymore. We understood the message and acted appropriately," says Ghattas Khoury, a member of March...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A New Player in the Middle East | 12/2/2007 | See Source »

...customer wishes to purchase an iPhone, he or she must use AT&T as a service provider. If another company has a more desireable contract or better service, tough. Currently, some consumers choose one particular phone, Internet, or cable company based on prices of contracts or the wireless options available. Others choose their provider based on whether that provider is paired with the device they favor. With consumer loyalties guaranteed through specific devices, providers have little incentive to constantly improve their plans. Similarly, companies with excellent service or connectivity have little reason to improve their devices. With the option...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: At Last, Consumers Have Options | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...going to do more of your stuff? There are tons more stories out there that haven't been made into movies. Frank has the option on a short story called "The Monkey...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A: Talking with Stephen King | 11/23/2007 | See Source »

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