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...Europe's rage is tinged with a touch of shame, as the Google Books saga highlights just how far behind European nations lag in their own digitization efforts. When Google started the project five years ago, several countries - France in particular - raised the alarm and proposed grand plans to scan Europe's literary bounty. Still, "only some 1% of the books in Europe's national libraries have been digitized so far," Viviane Reding, E.U. Commissioner for Information Society and Media, noted in a joint statement, warning that "if we are too slow to go digital, Europe's culture could suffer...
...times,” Leone said. “It’s still early season form for us, and I know anybody watching can tell that. It’s coming, just slower than we all want.”Though the Crimson continues to refine its touch on lengthier passes, a constantly pressing attack forced Yost into a couple more saves on attempts off the feet of Wideroff and Sheeleigh. The New Hampshire netminder had eight saves on the day, matching her career high.For its part, the defense maintained a constant presence. The contributions of sophomore Lindsey Kowal...
...teammates in Monday’s 2-0 win over Boston College.In the 22nd minute, Akpan made a run into the box and found freshman Scott Prozeller, who opened the scoring against the Eagles. Right before halftime, the Crimson added a second, when Akpan’s one-touch play allowed sophomore Jamie Rees to score his first goal in a Harvard uniform.The seven points that Akpan collected from the two games took him past the century mark in career points, and he now sits at 104. For his weekend’s efforts, Akpan was named the Ivy League?...
Managers from around the world have gotten in touch with Utah officials, and cities and towns including El Paso, Texas, and Melbourne Beach, Fla., are following the state's lead. Private industry is interested as well - General Motors has just instituted a workweek of four 10-hour days at several of its plants. "There is a sense that this is ready to take off," says R. Michael Fischl, an associate dean at the University of Connecticut's law school, which is organizing a symposium on four-day weeks...
...welcome character to warm, sunny days in Cambridge. Combining aesthetic appeal and a welcome social atmosphere, they are a positive first step in the worthy effort of creating new social spaces. Daily student artistic performances at lunch, alongside innovative outdoor food vendors, also add a unique and creative touch to an otherwise average stroll through the Yard. While only a temporary project—with plans to remove the chairs at the end of October—they are meanwhile a truly a terrific addition to Harvard Yard. Simple and tasteful, they provide an easy way to enjoy nice fall...