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...Because of the centrality of education in creating a national identity, many groups seeking power over the state have a vested interest in controlling curriculums and teaching methods. Creating a system of thriving, independent schools that are agents rather than tools in forging a new sense of unity amongst Iraqis at times seems a near impossible task. It is also one of the utmost importance...
...dynasty was brewing.After hoisting the Ivy League trophy last season, entering the NCAAs for the first time in six years, and turning heads across the nation with its solid play, the Harvard men’s soccer team was poised to position itself amongst the elite of college soccer. The Crimson started strong, winning its first six games and outscoring opponents 12-5. Early success garnered plaudits for a team actively seeking national recognition. But there were signs of trouble. Despite the auspicious start, Harvard was developing a propensity to leak goals late in games. Faced with its first true...
Despite his storied résumé and his indelible impact on Harvard, it is possible that Senator Kennedy may never receive an honorary degree. Harvard tradition, amongst other things, requires that honorands attend commencement in person and that degrees not be awarded posthumously. These rules prevented the late philosopher Richard M. Rorty from receiving an honorary degree at last year’s commencement, the day before he passed away. While we certainly hope that Senator Kennedy will continue to serve in the Senate for many years to come, his cancer prognosis is grim: although the seriousness...
Still, contrary to expectations from some, the exuberant 71-year-old billionaire did not venture out amongst the Neapolitan people, where he might have not gotten a wholly warm welcome. More than 1,000 police were called up for the event, and tension was running high, with several dumpsters upended and constant chanting against the government. In a post-meeting press conference at the Palazzo Reale, where past kings resided, Berlusconi vowed to "make Naples bloom again...
...north Texas. While the American firm that first cloned pets on the open market was shut down in 2006, the practice has hardly suffered or stagnated; in fact, Booger’s status as the first dog cloned for the consumer demonstrates clear sophistication and evidence of enduring demand amongst wealthy pet-owners in mourning...