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...Russia's relations with Europe have become increasingly fractious as it flexes its new clout owing to rising prices for its vast stores of natural resources. It now supplies around a quarter of Europe's natural gas and a rising proportion of its oil. Human rights, however, are in shorter supply. Earlier this month, German Chancellor Angela Merkel chided Putin for restrictions on opposition rallies during an E.U.-Russia summit. Putin's response: "What is pure democracy? It is a question of ... whether you want to see the glass half-full or half-empty." While Litvinenko's murder remains unsolved...
...existing space over the next 50 years is the only option that would necessitate a new dorm. Associate Dean of Harvard College Judith H. Kidd called for those involved in the Allston campus planning process to consider incorporating this type of space into their design. The shorter-term renovations would address systems-related issues, such as roofs, fire safety, alarms, piping, heating, and water. The plans outlined for the 30-year renovation would change room configurations, partially in an attempt to decrease the number of walkthrough living situations. The committee’s discussion was inspired by the model Yale...
Should lewd material in music videos also be eliminated? -Derick Larbi, Bridgeport, Conn.I don't see how this generation is any more lewd. Their skirts are no shorter than the previous generation's. Women have been objectified throughout history. We have to work on that. Don't say that rappers invented it. People love pointing fingers at the rappers...
...field than other people.”Size has its advantages in other sports as well. In crew and water polo, longer arms mean a longer stroke and an increased ability to block shots, respectively. For baseball, pitchers can release the ball closer to home plate than their shorter counterparts. And for other sports, the advantages are more obvious, such as a closeness to the hoop in basketball and an heightened ability to spike in volleyball The overall intimidation factor does not hurt either.This “gift” does not come without slight drawbacks, however. Many athletes attribute...
...according to eyewitness Adriana L. Benedict ’09. “The guy carrying the Green Cup was tall, thin, blonde and he appeared to be wearing shiny purple leggings,” Benedict said. “His main accomplice was a little shorter with a brown top hat...matching his brown and khaki detective safari getup.” Cabot, which tied with Lowell House for this year’s cup, was first in line to house the award. The theft incited a siege of e-mails, rife with accusations and calls for retaliation, over...