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...needed to finalize Saddam’s trial, to prepare for yet another round of chaotic and premature elections, and to push for the adoption—and now implementation—of a hastily drafted constitution. These activities divert much-needed energy and focus from the more pressing task of keeping Iraqis safe.While political achievements might be of the kind of legal tender that can enable the administration to buy the support of more Americans for the war effort, such currency is hardly worth anything right now for Iraqis. What Iraqis care about today, more than anything else...
...based on James Bond, who was referred to by the Japanese at one point as Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and that subsequently became the title of a piece of music [in] “Thunderball.” THC: Earlier, you said that writing was an unpleasant task that you had to do to get to direct. If that’s the case, why didn’t you just direct in the first place? Black: Because I could write, it was what I did well… Kilmer: You go to work, and you could do whatever...
...spending pledge came in the wake of the uproar over Summers’ remarks on women in science last semester and the report of a faculty task force that found the University had made “only limited progress” in recruiting women and minorities to its ranks...
Suzy M. Nelson, the College’s new Associate Dean of Residential Life, says that the Committee on College Life will address the issue of dining hall hours this year, possibly through a separate task force...
...range of assets.Emerging markets investments account for 5 percent of Harvard’s holdings and bonds comprise another 22 percent. The University’s diverse holdings range from traditional stocks to timber.El-Erian said he’s confident that he’s up to the task and expects to draw upon his own experience as well as the talents of the HMC staff.“You don’t expect the quarterback to play every position,” he said.CALLING OFF THE SEARCHFor Harvard, the appointment of a permanent CEO, first reported Friday...