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...individual essays eventually became one of the defining features of the journal and were grouped under the banner, “The Intellectual Situation.” Despite having similar interests, the editors rarely agree completely with each other. In fact, argument and debate have proved to be the lifeblood of the journal. “Things would get really ugly,” says Greif jokingly, describing the debates between the editors. “The key thing is we always stand behind the piece even when somebody else would write it differently. There usually are many attempts...
Freshman admission is the lifeblood of the university, but transfer students will get as much out of their time here as any other student—indeed they may get more out of their experiences here as a direct result of their experience at another college. Ideally, a rough parity should be maintained between freshman and transfer admission rates. These applicants for admission should be considered on their merits and their ability to contribute to the Harvard community...
...fact that more than half the city's residents are still living in Hurricane Katrina-imposed exile. Many fear that the violence will discourage people from returning - and, as the city gears up for Mardi Gras Feb. 20, that it will further cripple tourism, the city's economic lifeblood...
...developing and testing nuclear weapons to insisting that it reverse course and agree to denuclearize under international supervision. Those demands will likely now be backed by tougher sanctions, although the extent of likely sanctions is uncertain because the factors restraining neighbors from choking North Korea's food and energy lifeblood remain in place. And North Korea clearly sees its nuclear test not as ending the discussion, but rather as a way of strengthening its negotiating position: Its statement last week announcing the forthcoming test stressed that North Korea refused to disarm unilaterally, but remained committed to a dialogue "aimed...
Ghesquire has the capacity do that, given the time--he has to do at least two pioneering collections a year--and the freedom. "Creativity is the lifeblood of our company," says Robert Polet, CEO of Gucci group. "My CFO doesn't like it when I say this, but I am happier with the output of creativity of all our brands than I am with the bottom line." The pressure to create something new, however, is intensified by the pressure to move the huge corporate machine. Even John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier, both radical creative catalysts, have...