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Chief Riley is still confident enough to vow that New Orleans should never again rank among the 10 most violent cities in America. So far, the odds are against him. But he suggests another, more creative way to judge the health of his city after Katrina. Come back in a year, he says, and see how many from that original list of 112 are still in jail. Then compare the results with Houston. "My understanding is that Houston keeps these criminals in jail. Let's see if our system keeps these people in jail. That will be a great test...
...According to primary selection criteria, at-large teams are selected based on three major categories: wins against teams in descending order of ranking in the ratings percentage index (RPI)—1-5 is worth five points, 6-10 four points, 11-15 three points, 16-20 two points, and all other wins one point—in addition to strength of schedule index, determined by how each team performs against its tough opponents; and normal RPI rank, based on winning percentage, opponent’s record, and opponent’s strength of schedule...
...just likes to “kick off their Sunday shoes” and have a good time. Taking its professionalism and pushing it over the top of the scales with the obvious enthusiasm and joy of its performers, “Footloose” has deservedly snagged the rank of musical of the year.—Reviewer April B. Wang can be reached at abwang@fas.harvard.edu...
...café in Lamont Library, the College is conducting a student survey and hosting a coffee taste test. Coffee tasting will be held in Lamont tomorrow and Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. The student feedback will be bolstered by an online survey that asks students to rank personal preferences regarding coffee and snack offerings as well as to suggest a name for the new eatery. According to the survey website, the Lamont Café Committee (LCC) will adopt one of the name submissions, or combine suggestions for a “hybrid” name. Students whose submissions contribute...
...getting a bill ready for Bush would be before the August congressional recess. "But that requires a lot of things to fall in place, including continued and accelerating presidential and Administration involvement as well as an evolution of position not just amongst House leaders but a fair number of rank and file," the strategist said...