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...this reason, The Crimson honors Chris Menick as our Athlete of the Week...
Here's one more reason to take vacations: it gives your employees a chance to write best-selling books. Last week BREENA CLARKE, who since 1985 has worked for a series of TIME editors, had her first novel, River, Cross My Heart, selected for Oprah's book club. "I wrote it while working full time," says Clarke, who now administers Time Inc.'s editorial-diversity program. "I used weekends and nights, and it always helped when editors took vacations." After Oprah's announcement, the novel shot up Amazon.com's best-seller list. Says current boss, Time Inc. executive editor Jose...
...reason to smile. What doesn't play in Washington does in New Hampshire. Polls show that McCain's support in that state has jumped 10 points in the past month, leaving him with 21% of likely Republican primary voters, compared with 40% for George W. Bush. New Hampshire has a history of scarring front runners who lope into the state with a lead. Now that Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Dole have receded in state surveys, McCain is the only challenger who appears to have traction. He has also won endorsements from several state representatives and the beloved former Senator Warren...
...million deficit in their $30 million annual operating budget, 80% of which goes to salaries and benefits. And the district faces millions of dollars in deferred repairs on the high school building, which dates from 1907. A close inspection of Webster Groves beyond its wealthiest avenues reveals the reasons for the deficit. To the north and south are neighborhoods of modest, well-kept homes that sell for less than $200,000 and bring in lower tax revenues. In short supply anywhere in town are land parcels given over to commercial or industrial taxpayers--testament to Webster's determination to preserve...
...their act together," says Cady. "We want to help them prepare for the next step in their lives." This includes not just college but also "alternative enrichment" options. At last week's open house, Cady told parents he thinks too many kids go to college for no particular reason, then drop out. He wants kids to know there are alternatives, such as hiking the Appalachian Trail or joining AmeriCorps...