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...economy may be drying up job opportunities all over the nation, there is one potential career path that is less subject to the perils of the job market: entrepreneurship. Starting one’s own venture is becoming a more and more popular career choice among Harvard students, a trend that is likely aided by the fact that entrepreneurs are in complete control of their own employment. But while post-college entrepreneurs are able to concentrate on their ventures as their primary occupation, Harvard students face a completely different experience because of the role Harvard plays in their daily lives...
That's not to say there wasn't actual good news driving other stocks higher. Nine out of 10 issues on the New York Stock Exchange advanced: some, surely, the start (or continuation) of a long-term upward trend. But should a fabulous day in the market be taken to indicate that a broader market rebound is under way? Probably not. We can hope for that, but in the interest of managing our own expectations, let's not count...
...Self-Purifying Trend Wanna detoxify [feb. 16]? Run five miles a day. Cheap, clean, effective. And all natural too. David Hirsch, Dallas
...believed the rise in applicants was the effect of both word-of-mouth and increased civic-mindedness among students. He also cited the Obama campaign’s positive impact on participation in public service. PBHA Director of Programs Kate Meunier similarly attributed the increase to a broad trend among students. “If you look at the millennial generation, they do more service than anyone before ever has,” she said. Both administrators also cited the financial crisis as a possible factor. “People are saying, ‘my family might not have...
...final bill that was signed into law. But the “Buy American” controversy is indicative of a turn toward a protectionist trade agenda, especially in the anti-immigrant lobbies of the Republican Party and the labor-union wing of the Democratic Party. This is a trend that should be combated at every turn, especially during a recession of this magnitude...