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...When money is tight, it's also a good time for Hollywood's bulletproof brands, like Pixar (Wall E), Will Smith (Hancock) and Ben Stiller (Tropic Thunder). "Whether it's an analgesic or a motion picture, you're putting your money into something familiar," says former studio executive David Weitzner, who teaches at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. This summer's old-is-new fare, like Indy, Steve Carell's Get Smart and the Sex and the City movie should all benefit from the recognition factor. But films with lesser-known pedigrees, like the graphic novel...
...This overabundance of production capacity means China's export machine is like a race car with no brakes. As long as the road remains smooth and straight, the car roars ahead. But throw in some potholes and a tight turn, and the wheels come off. Factories have been able to increase output in recent years because the global economy has been on a tear. The 2004-07 period saw the second strongest bout of global growth on record - which translated into strong demand for cheap Chinese-made products. But this era may be ending. Most economists are predicting a significant...
...Crimson returns to conference matches the weekend of March 28-29, when it will face Sacred Heart and NYU on the road. In a tight race for a bid to the EIVA playoffs, Harvard needs a victory against the Violets, who are currently in second place in the Hay Division, to advance...
...days before Housing Day, when current freshmen will be placed into one of 12 upperclassmen Houses.Just two weeks ago, Dunster announced that the House will receive fewer freshmen in the housing lottery, increasing the number of singles and easing the burden on the cramped quarters.College administrators have remained tight-lipped about where these students will be relocated.In stark contrast to the developments in Winthrop, residents of Lowell House can expect more senior suites, said Elizabeth Terry, a house administrator, in an interview yesterday. Similar to the situation in Dunster, the changes in Lowell result from an effort to minimize...
...about tonight’s game but tomorrow’s a whole other story,” Donato said. “We recognize that it’ll be a much different team tomorrow. We have a lot of respect for their talent and we expect a tight match tomorrow night...