Word: retained
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...Another key position that will be empty upon Summers’ arrival is that of the Provost. University administrations have indicated they believe Summers will retain the position, resurrected under Rudenstine, but they say that role of the provost under Summers is an open question...
...Saitama and Okayama and start looking for newer, more kawaii looks to sport?almost as soon as they've attached those pins to their lapels. That creates a hothouse environment where a brand can go from unknown to saturation point in under a month. "Some brands in 109 retain high sales even while their popularity is already declining," says Morita. "This is because girls from outside Tokyo come to Shibuya and buy up all the brands that have already lost popularity among Tokyo girls...
...Court ruled 7-2, with Justices Stevens and Breyer dissenting, that freelance writers who sell their work to print media retain the right to decide if and when their articles are reprinted electronically. The decision, which at first blush appears a financial windfall for a growing population of freelancers, could wind up hurting the content of online research databases. Some media analysts are already predicting publishing companies may simply drop online content created by freelancers, rather than get involved in the complexities of electronic rights. If a writer refuses to grant electronic rights to a story, or a media company...
...Ever since Khatami's dramatic election victory in 1998, Western governments have grappled with how to deal with an Iran whose people were clearly signaling their preference for peace and engagement with the West while their ultimate overlords fought a vicious battle to retain control of a closed society. The Bush Administration clearly wants to reinforce the reformist trend, but at the same time remains concerned about the activities of the hard-line elements who are still effectively in charge - particularly their headlong rush to acquire weapons of mass destruction, and the missile technology to deliver those over great distances...
...chances of getting financial aid, some charge high fees, and there is a penalty if you don't use the money for tuition, books or room and board. No, you don't have a lot of control over how the money is invested. Yet look at the upside: you retain total control over the money--unlike that in a custodial account, which becomes the property of your child at age 18 or 21. Better still, the savings have always grown tax-deferred before being taxed at the child's rate upon withdrawal. And here's great news: starting next year...