Word: localitis
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...petition seeks to double local, state and federal budgets for affordable housing, to persuade corporations and universities to "commit their fair share" of resources for affordable housing, to use public land for affordable housing, and to increase affordable housing for renters and homeowners...
...part of the Boston Campus Organizing Project (BCOP), Harvard's students are working in conjunction with students from Roxbury Community College, Tufts University, the University of Massachusetts-Boston, and local high schools, he said...
Clearly there is no foolproof way to prevent a similar incident on Harvard's campus. But University and local officials say campus buildings stand out as among the best-protected college structures in the country, both because of the advanced fire prevention technology already in place, and because of the firefighters who protect them...
Outside of Harvard, Epps also serves on the board of directors for two local private high schools, and on the board of the nearby Episcopal Divinity School. He's also a lifetime member of the Boston Symphony board of directors...
...boat for the going's sake," but this agenda can often seem less sincere. At times throughout his musings, we wonder whether he planned his itinerary solely for the purpose of writing this book, or that the book evolved from unexpected sensations encountered along the voyage. The conversations with local seafarers range from dryly humorous to patronizing. Along his journey north, Raban often rests at small towns or hamlets. Many are sleepy, quirky, and closely tied with the fishing industry. Although he does meet many Northern Exposure stereotypes, he does interact with some fascinating people who are a sharp departure...