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...Dean Kathleen McCartney said that Duncan is “not afraid to make tough decisions, like, for example, closing failing schools,” and that he is able to work effectively with teachers unions, unlike other school-system reformers who are “very negative” about them...

Author: By Vidya B. Viswanathan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Obama Picks Harvard Grad for Education Secretary | 12/19/2008 | See Source »

...terrorists struck Mumbai while election campaigns were underway in four Indian states. The long queues of voters and the results - victory in three states for India's ruling Congress party - are a clear message to the terrorists that their cowardly killing of innocent people cannot make Indians afraid. India's government is working to make the country a safe and prosperous place for investment. The international community should do its part by putting pressure on Pakistan to eradicate its schools of terrorism. Jacob Sahayam adelaide, South Australia...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 12/18/2008 | See Source »

...predictable rhythms and enhanced voice, it’s Britney’s oversexed lyrics that define the CD. “Circus” is shocking not because it was finally made, but because Britney so desperately wants to be wanted—and isn’t afraid to ask. “Mmm Papi” has Britney asking to “be your sweet baby” before getting to her more pressing request: “let’s make out.” She supplements background snaps and metallic beeps with...

Author: By Madeleine M. Schwartz, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Britney Spears | 12/12/2008 | See Source »

...years in Turkey, Beydulla earned a master’s and doctorate degree in Uyghur history. By merit of his academic achievements, he gained some influence within the Uyghur community. “They were afraid to allow me to stay in my homeland because of my influence,” he said. “And then they tried...

Author: By Elyssa A. L. Spitzer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Shelters Eastern Scholar | 12/12/2008 | See Source »

...visitors at the fair have noticed a change this year. "Last year the show was more powerful," says Joseph Morchic, a Russian businessman based in New Jersey. "Everyone here thinks there will be a crisis, but they don't know what it is yet. My friends talk about being afraid, but I don't think they are." Morchic points out that Russia has been through worse before - and bounced back. "You can't compare this crisis to the one in 1998," he says, referring to the year the ruble collapsed and Russia defaulted on tens of billions of dollars' worth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gloom Time for Moscow's Millionaires | 12/11/2008 | See Source »

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