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...some respects, though, it was predictable. Drug cartels certainly have the money to build these tunnels, and Mexico?s sizeable mining sector means there is plenty of tunnel engineering expertise available, willing or not. There have been at least nine very sophisticated tunnels discovered over the years, some equipped with rails to move contraband more efficiently. Authorities believe at least six cartels are thought to be capable of building major tunnels, and three have already undertaken them. "I would certainly think that [tunneling] would be the preferred way to go for drug smugglers," says Neil Anderson, Professor, Geological Engineering...
...Beyond merely offering opportunities for students to be employed in the public sector, the college’s emphasis on providing financial incentives for students who choose that career path deserves attention. According to a survey conducted by The Harvard Crimson, two out of every five members of Harvard’s 2008 graduating class headed to a job in business, consulting, or finance. Many of these students were lured to the business world because of the lucrative financial benefits associated with such jobs. Unfortunately, many public-sector jobs require students to sacrifice the opportunity to make a great deal...
...light of our nation’s worsening economic situation, it is important to examine and evaluate both students’ perspectives on the changing job market and Harvard’s efforts to support students in their endeavors after graduation. This focus examines the traditional emphasis on financial sector jobs for Harvard’s graduating seniors and highlights emerging alternatives, while exploring the meaning of a Harvard education. It highlights the efforts of the Office of Career Services to accommodate students’ changing needs and increasingly diverse career interests. We hope that this focus provides discussion about...
...Furbees have company. Sales in the once recession-proof vacation-time-share sector have plummeted, and inventory has surged to new highs over the past six months. "It is a buying opportunity," says Mark Lunt, principal of real estate and hospitality transaction advisory services at Ernst & Young. "People are demanding lower prices, and sales folks are slashing prices [by] double digits and offering incentives...
PCAST—which draws its 20-person membership from the private sector and academic community—is charged with advising the President on policy decisions where an understanding of science, technology, research, and innovation are instrumental...