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After five years, Rudenstine is attempting to weigh his charismatic personality against his shortcomings in leadership, while his legacy as a Harvard president hangs in the balance...
...decision to matriculate is obviously affected by a number of factors. For many, college costs weigh heavily...
Experts say that how well incentives pay off depends on how shrewdly local politicians weigh the costs and benefits. "Incentives shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all deal," says Ken Kuhl, manager of Arthur Andersen's business-relocation service in Atlanta. "What's outrageous for one community may be perfectly reasonable for another." The trouble comes when politicians get caught up in battles with rival cities and states and frantically hurl money at corporations...
...staff maintains it is remaining neutral on a personal, private issue. In reality, the staff has resolved to protect the right to choose abortion at any time, for any reason and over any other cries for justice. A just society, however, will weigh the "right" to abortion against other legitimate concerns, including the right of another developing life. It will then consider how to nurture that life--both in the womb and after birth--through proper education, medical insurance and child care...
Cars do not like to drive through the snow. For them, it is a mechanical hindrance. Bikes do not like to ride through the snow. Their tires slip. People prefer not to walk through the snow. Well, it does weigh on one's already tied calf muscles and the obvious threat to pant legs must be considered. But the dogs out on the field, which otherwise might be called a green, between the Leverett towers and Dunster gate, seem to enjoy the snow, regardless of the month. They play frisbee. Their hydraulics appear in fine working condition. Big dogs, labradors...