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...otters - once plentiful before being driven into smaller remote coastal areas - are returning to former habitats in greater numbers, thanks in part to cleaner rivers and the reduced use of pesticides. With so much dire environmental news these days, such glimmers of hope are worth celebrating - Hugh Porter...
...Richard Neustadt is a giant among scholars of the American Presidency. His analysis of presidential power has stood the test of time,” Roger B. Porter, IBM professor of business and government, wrote in an e-mail. “His insights have enriched our understanding of how presidents can provide leadership in the U.S. political system for more than four decades...
...Porter, who wrote his dissertation under Neustadt, said Neustadt has also influenced the academic world as a mentor to budding scholars...
...been generous with his time, incisive and penetrating in his comments, and immensely encouraging to more than two generations of young scholars,” Porter said. “He is without guile or ego and the very model of a marvelous teacher, scholar, and friend...
...Porter, who is Lawrence University professor, has led major studies of national economies in India, New Zealand, Canada and Portugal, and has also worked with leaders in other countries on efficiency issues...