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Sistani's background, however, suggests he prefers a different course. Born in Iran to a family of clerics, Sistani started memorizing the Koran at age 5, according to his official biography. In the early 1950s, he moved to the Iraqi city of Najaf, the site of one of the holiest shrines in Shi'ism. He later became a student of Grand Ayatullah Abul Khoei, who would turn out to be Iraq's leading cleric. As Saddam ruthlessly suppressed clerical activism, Khoei advocated "quietism," the belief that the clergy should mainly serve spiritual and social needs, and not focus on matters...
Dean is a sensible, intelligent, moderate former Governor who has proved he can balance budgets and create jobs. He is optimistic and straight talking. His background as a doctor makes him capable of looking for facts, diagnosing problems and prescribing solutions. He will serve as a President for all of us, not just a chosen few. CHRISTY DAY Amherst...
University President Lawrence H. Summers said yesterday that Harvard was “gratified by the arrest” and said he had asked the General Counsel’s office to review procedures for background checks on Harvard employees...
...gauntlet was thrown down during Primal Scream, as four Matherites stood outside Matthews Hall wearing only jackets with their House’s banner hanging from the dorm and the Soviet national anthem playing in the background...
KATHY JORDAN SHARPTON A former backup singer for James Brown, she has stayed in the background...