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...however, were troubled by the ethical implications of the cloned dog Snuppy I truly enjoyed your selection of the best new inventions [Nov. 28]. I liked the ENV hydrogen-powered motorcycle and the Shift tricycle, whose rear wheels move closer together at higher speeds and separate for balance at slower ones. But I was most impressed by the LifeStraw [a drinking tube with powerful filters that can prevent waterborne infections, which kill millions of people in the developing world]. I've traveled to areas where clean water is not a given, so I can appreciate the LifeStraw's value. Thank...
...More transparency regarding the underlying budgetary problem that Bill [Kirby] says now require a slower rate of appointments would be appreciated,” the Oct. 13 minutes read. “The Provost and others have talked about building cost over-runs. Wouldn’t a very small increase in the payout distribution from endowment investments (which seem to be doing very well) solve this problem...
...truly enjoyed your selection of the best new inventions [Nov. 28]. I liked the ENV hydrogen-powered motorcycle and the Shift tricycle, whose rear wheels move closer together at higher speeds and separate for balance at slower ones. But I was most impressed by the LifeStraw [a drinking tube with powerful filters that can prevent waterborne infections, which kill millions of people in the developing world]. I've traveled to areas where clean water is not a given, so I can appreciate the LifeStraw's value. Thank you for opening eyes around the world to this wonderful device. Rathika Ramadoss...
...only democracy that's at stake. So is Tsang's own future. Earlier this year the Chinese leadership replaced the ineffectual Tung Chee-hwa with the more competent Tsang, hoping his popularity could persuade Hong Kongers to accept a slower pace of democratization. As they grow increasingly frustrated with Beijing, however, they may come to direct their anger at a more accessible target: Tsang. (Massive street protests played a part in Tung's departure.) This would be bad for the city. Tsang does seem to have Hong Kong's best interests at heart. After the Dec. 4 demonstration, he remarked...
...page financial report.The report summarizes the University’s financial activities, offering a breakdown of its revenue and expenses.Benefits expenses last year rose a modest 3 percent, compared to increases of 36 percent in 2003 and 11 percent in 2004.Vice President for Finance Ann E. Berman attributed this slower growth to the introduction of a new Medicare drug benefit and a switch to self-insurance for medical benefits.But in an e-mail last night Berman wrote that despite this year’s more modest numbers, rising benefits costs are “still a huge concern?...