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...inevitable, substantial fees should be imposed on corporations and nations that profit from what ought to be considered world heritage. Moneys collected could aid biodiversity conservation and ameliorate poverty. But it's more likely that we will see the traditional unholy alliance of nationalism, greed and business as usual. Fred Drumlevitch, Tucson, Ariz...
...invent what the future of science and technology looks like," Allen says. Grandiose maybe, except that he and a Seattle school pal did that once before. The ATA could grow to 350 dishes, but it may not have to. If it gets us asking questions that go beyond the usual noise of the news, it has done its job even before its switch is thrown...
...note: FM refuses to try the gym, on principle.]6.FM: Speaking of huge biceps, are you in touch with former University President Lawrence H. Summers?MJS: We were together recently at a conference in Europe on what makes an educated person in the 21st century. We voiced our usual disagreements and then had an enjoyable dinner afterwards.7.FM: Your book “Public Philosophy” suggests that the left influence national mores to emphasize the common good over an individual right to fairness. Could the right theoretically use a similar vision of common good to justify its agenda...
...true that here on campus being Asian American lumps you in more than sets you apart. The usual guess is that any given Asian American has perfect SATs plus or minus a few questions, the best high school rank plus or minus a few spots, and (of course) closet talent as concert pianist/violinist/flutist. Usually your guess is spot-on. Yet, despite the ease with which we can imagine homogeneity in this crowd of black-haired, brown-eyed boys and girls, the categorization is deceptive in its simplicity...
Despite a letter last Tuesday by Dean of the College David Pilbeam, who cited concerns about underage drinking when he ordered the elimination of the party fund, the UC appears to be legislating as if all was business as usual...