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...corporations. In addition to Russia's renationalization of the oil industry, in November the country's weapons-trade monopoly, Rosoboronexport, announced it was taking control of Russia's largest auto manufacturer, the formerly privatized AvtoVAZ. The combination of such reassertion of state control and the opening up of a portion of state firms to private investors enables Putin to argue that he is introducing market reforms into the economy even as he tightens his grip elsewhere. The media has long been muzzled, the judiciary controlled; regional governors are now appointed by Putin rather than elected; and the activities of political...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Putin's Power Surge | 12/31/2005 | See Source »

...calorie counting, and no keeping track of points. Those are the promises of the Sonoma Diet, named after Sonoma County, north of the San Francisco Bay. That region, says the author, is the idyllic home of healthy, sensuous eating, the Western Hemisphere's version of the Mediterranean diet. Gourmet portion control is the secret here. Eschew sugar and processed foods; instead, gravitate towards wholesome whole grains, good wine, luscious fruits and vegetables, and lean protein...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 6 Books for a Better You in 2006 | 12/27/2005 | See Source »

...could have that one back. If this Crimson squad is lucky enough to flirt with the school-record 19 win mark, that might be a contest that Harvard could sorely regret.Grade: BLOOKING AHEADWith a matchup with Southern Methodist next Tuesday the last game standing between Harvard and the Ivy portion of the schedule, it’s time to take a look at the league slate.After a home date with Dartmouth, the Crimson goes on the road for its next five contests spanning exams and intersession. Upon its return to Lavietes, it hosts Penn and Princeton, meaning that...

Author: By Michael R. James, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Basketball Midseason Report Card | 12/23/2005 | See Source »

This year marked the first time applicants were allowed to submit scores from the revised SAT, which now includes a writing portion. But Fitzsimmons said “it was too early to tell” about the new test...

Author: By Kathleen Pond, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Number Of Early Admits Drops | 12/15/2005 | See Source »

Marlyn McGrath Lewis ’70-’73, director of undergraduate admissions, told The New York Times last month that Harvard would review the writing portion “on an individual basis...

Author: By Kathleen Pond, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Number Of Early Admits Drops | 12/15/2005 | See Source »

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