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Scientists fear the Yanomami controversy could tarnish the reputation of anthropological research at a time when indigenous peoples are asserting their rights to restrict foreign scholars. But whatever the sins of past decades, the real issue is not the squabbles of academics. It is how to help save the Amazon's largest tribe from modern diseases and threats to their land. "The Yanomami have been in danger of extinction on a lot of fronts--from investigators, missionaries, government officials, miners," says Venezuelan anthropologist Nelly Arvelo. "Everyone must bear some responsibility...
...China is one of five finalists bidding to host the 2008 Olympics and a repeat of its doping-scandal past could tarnish its chances of getting the Games. "My guess is that China wanted to make very, very sure that there will be no positive tests at Sydney," Nils Lindstedt, chief China representative for the anti-doping group, International Doping Tests and Management, told TIME Asia. "They can't afford any more bad press...
...dilution provision in the current federal trademark statute enables the holder of famous marks to prevent the registration or use of marks that would not confuse consumers but that either blur or tarnish the famous mark," Fisher said...
...like, university committees are not adequately equipped to conduct fact-finding for offenses that could constitute serious crimes. The subcommittees of Harvard's Administrative Board that make findings of fact should not be able to play-act as courts of law. These subcommittees have the power to forever tarnish students with a judgment of a serious offense, but they do not currently give students the opportunity to retain independent representation or to cross-examine witnesses, rights that all free societies view as essential to fair procedure. When faced with serious offenses, university disciplinarians should reserve their judgment for the issues...
...Seneca gains influence among campus women's groups, its final club roots--and current ties to the clubs themselves--may tarnish the validity of its feminist agenda amongst some students...