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...believe that ethnic differences are permeable, not separate boundaries that divide. Our diversity is a means to an end, which is the construction of a ‘special perspective’ that characterizes a Harvard student. Harvard is a place where the individual is supported no matter the background. The most important goal of a Harvard education is a philosophy of life that brings dignity and honor to human affairs...
...implication that anyone has blocked this because of Mr. Estrada’s background is cheap and low. The Republicans can’t win the argument on the merits so they resort to below-the-belt tactics,” he told the New York Times...
...Ashcroft spoke, the chanting and drum-beating of more than a thousand protestors could be heard faintly in the background...
...another coup attempt. According to her military Chief of Staff, generals were being offered $180,000 to help bring down the government and grunts $900. On her arrival back in Manila, Arroyo saluted a troop of assembled soldiers and described the threats against her as "futile." Blaring in the background was Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive...
...Tourism (munnar.com) Brewing Up Comprehensive resource for visitors to the tea-growing town, including historical background, descriptions of local sights and online hotel booking...