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There seems to be the tendency, when people complain about what they hear on the radio, for artists to say, "Well, if you don't like it, just turn it off." There's that shift in responsibility from artist to fan. Is that a disingenuous defense...
...global economy suffers, it is time for Harvard to lead universities in inspiring alumni to look beyond the hallowed halls. Harvard has much to gain by supporting such a paradigm shift, especially since it would invigorate ties with many alumni who currently question whether Harvard truly needs their money. Sharing some of those tax-free dollars through HASA would make an exponential difference in the ability of developing nations to offer university education to their brightest citizens...
...Last April, credit rating agencies recognized this achievement and gave Brazil’s sovereign debt “investment grade” status. But this was a small reward given the shift the country has experienced since 1994. Brazilian government bonds remain too cheap (currently paying over 500 basis points above the 10-Year Treasury). Charging a sky-high political premium to a country that has had a fiscal revolution, and where Daniel Dantas can be arrested through due process of law, seems to be rather exaggerated. The bonds’ inadequate BBB-rating—barely above speculative...
...union's 240 members voted to stage a sit-in late Friday. Since then, they have split into three teams handling cleaning the factory plant, security, and greeting media and supporters outside the plant. Each sit-in shift roughly follows the plant's old schedule: 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 2 p.m-10 p.m., and 10 p.m.-6 a.m. One of the workers inside the plant was Lalo Munoz, 54, a 34-year employee. "We're going to stay until we get all our money. This isn't fair," he said, before going back in to work his "shift...
...prosecutions and publicity is a case of due process finally starting to work - or a hurried effort designed to tie Obama's hands as he tries to shut the facility. Once they are under way, Obama could find it politically and legally difficult to stop the controversial proceedings or shift them out of Guantánamo. "All this activity, and an expanding list of trials that cannot possibly conclude before the next President takes office, is irresponsible," says Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and member of both the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees. Saying he has conferred with but does...