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...shown that it will only support the idea of international law when it is in its interests. The U.S. is undeniably the most powerful nation in the world, and yet it is still holds international courts suspect. Can we reasonably expect a much smaller and weaker nation, one that has seen first hand the awesome power of international response in the form of the NATO military colossus, to trust the international community, if we ourselves will...
Disclosure requirements in Europe are often weaker than in the U.S., so buyers should seek expert local advice on ground prone to shifting or flooding. They should also consider the cost of heating, maintenance and a caretaker to deter vandalism during the owner's absence. But all these costs are lower, in dollar terms, than they have been in decades. It's a great time for Americans with deep pockets to realize their dreams...
Harvard figures to face a much easier task against Penn (4-5, 1-2) this weekend, although the team has struggled against weaker competition this year. None of Harvard's victories have come by more than three goals...
CARDIAC BLUES Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but depression seems to make it weaker. A four-year study of nearly 3,000 Dutch men and women concludes that cardiac deaths are three to four times as high for those who suffer from major depression. The cause is probably a combination of the physiological consequences of depression and an unhealthy lifestyle--more common among the depressed. Treating the blues may be a great way to prevent ailing hearts...
Judging by the results of the recently completed $2.65 billion capital campaign, increasing the size of the faculty is a much weaker selling point than construction projects. The only goal the campaign failed to achieve was the addition of 40 new named professorships to FAS--at the hefty sticker price of $2.5 million...