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...laugh at the unnamed writing program director who said Tom Jehn wasn’t “an intellectual force in the field.” As someone who taught Expos for eight years, I can attest that there are no “intellectual forces” in the field, which I wouldn’t say is even a “field.” Yes, there is something called “composition studies” (sometimes “composition theory”), there is at least one professional society, and there are peer...
...country.'" Having accompanied Vice President Xi during this trip, I can assure you nothing of the sort was said to any Mexican official or audience. Some Chinese news outlets have reported that Mr. Xi made this comment during a speech to the Chinese community in Mexico. I cannot attest to the accuracy of the quote since the event was only open to Chinese citizens. I would be surprised, however, if Mr. Xi was referring to Mexico if he indeed said those words. Mexico and China enjoy an excellent diplomatic relationship, which was further enhanced by Mr. Xi's trip. Jorge...
...travelers, Phillips points out. The Port of Houston has been one of the fastest-growing ports in the country, with a significant amount of trade from Mexico, and trade also flows into inland ports like Fort Worth's Alliance Texas Logistics Park. As residents of Midland, Texas, can attest, the constant rumble of freight trains coming up from Mexico's deep water ports on the Pacific Coast is further evidence of the deep economic relationship...
...become a strict vegetarian. I’ve never fully accepted any abstract theory of animal rights, nor do I think one needs to in order to sense that something has gone horribly wrong. For me, the horrors of the slaughterhouse and the suffering of the factory farm attest to that...
...fear that he won't have the strength to stand up to the Israelis (or the Iranians) or to the left wing of his party on health care or to the porkers on the defense budget. On the other hand, there are three dead Somali pirates who attest to this President's ability to make tough decisions in a timely fashion. Obama won't stand up to everyone, always; he is, after all, a politician. But the quality of fights he does choose will determine whether he builds his legacy on rock or sand. He has had a brilliant time...