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...tough competitors in markets outside China's borders. In Germany, where government subsidies helped stimulate global solar-panel production, an industry association is investigating claims that Chinese panelmakers are dumping their products. Non-Chinese solar firms complain they are undercut in European and American markets by Chinese companies selling similar products for 30% less than rivals. The dispute has the potential to increase trade frictions between China and the West. Earlier this year, U.S. customs officials ruled that imported solar panels were subject to a duty of 2.5% (panel imports were previously duty-free...
...cultural forms is a reality for sixth graders, but the traditional curriculum does not address these issues well. ”Freid adds that the ensemble itself is particularly important in achieving this. “Kids are excited because they see that the diversity on-stage is similar to the diversity they’re living,” she says.The project’s renewed focus on educational programs contributed to its decision to have this year’s residency headed by the GSE. From 2005 to 2008, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences headed the residency...
...With a similar goal of inspiring artistic creation, ADITO encouraged its interns to take photographs during their travels this summer. Last week, ADITO, which is committed to providing small loans to mostly female clients in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, opened an exhibition of these photographs at “Swing into the Sackler!” a night event held by the Harvard Art Museum Undergraduate Connection. The organization has relied largely on photography to garner support and raise awareness about its efforts. With their documentary value and emotional appeal, the photographs feature individuals and landscapes that ADITO members...
...encouraged audience members to make similar changes in the communities they learn about through “The Wire” and the new Harvard course...
...never spotted the New York woman on the course during the race. As witnesses later verified, the 23-year-old had jumped out of a crowd of spectators about a half-mile from the finish line and simply sprinted to the end. An investigation revealed she had pulled a similar stunt in New York's race six months earlier. Unlike in Boston, she started and finished that race - but rode the subway for several miles in the middle...