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...with Pope Benedict XVI’s statement that the answer to the African AIDS crisis lies in the promotion of faithful partnerships rather than increasing the availability of condoms. “I knew that if I agreed with anything the Pope said it would cause a fire-storm,” said Green. “I took the opportunity to cause an uproar and focus on the evidence.” Citing several studies published in peer-reviewed journals since 2004, Green said that empirical data does not support the idea that condoms are successful in decreasing...
...billion. She estimated that within a few fiscal years, this amount would rise to approximately $3.5 billion. The Massachusetts state budget, according to the speakers, is very reliant on capital gains tax revenue, which has decreased due to the recession. “It’s a perfect storm. We have a loss of tax revenue, and an increased need for spending,” Kirwan said. Both speakers noted that raising taxes is not the answer to the budgetary concerns, despite the increasing gap between tax revenues and spending. The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance recently released reports...
...storm and tornado watch in the area may have changed the time of the final game of the Crimson’s road trip, but it was the same old story for Harvard yesterday afternoon...
...undisputed upside to the current trend is that public-interest and legal-aid firms will finally receive some much needed help. Bob Glaves, executive director of the Chicago Bar Foundation, says these organizations are experiencing a "perfect storm" of dramatic cutbacks and an expanding need for services. "These groups desperately need assistance with a crisis of their own," says Glaves, whose organization is the charitable arm of the Chicago Bar Association. "Programs that help them and provide associates with real-world experience benefit everyone involved...
...second half belonged to St. John’s, the first was a more communal affair. The Crimson and the Red Storm each picked its moments to shine, building increasingly substantial leads before clutch shooting from the opposition brought the deficit back to a more manageable margin...