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...honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum...
...American Idol is a referendum on American taste, then it's possible Adam Lambert--the most flamboyant contestant yet on a show that has never been a beacon of restrained masculinity--will be gone before you read this sentence. Pleasantly little fuss has been made over pictures circulating on the Web of Lambert kissing a man, but a form of prejudice could still do him in: prejudice against irony...
...oldie, but a goodie. Beautiful fountains, rich history, endless fields, and a lively atmosphere make this much more than just your average public park. And it’s absolutely free! Go there—and bring your Life Sci notes if you have to. Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park and Boylston Streets, MBTA: Park Street Station...
...competitive system encouraging sporting excellence, many have attributed Team USA’s Olympic successes to the sizeable investments made by universities in guaranteeing prestige and varsity sporting successes.This development, ensuring the creation of a highly professional environment combining sporting and scholastic pursuits, has seen America become a beacon for aspiring young athletes worldwide. With unparalleled financial muscle, the resources of the colleges continue to stir international curiosity, provide spectacle and further sporting opportunities.Here at Harvard, one is afforded the unique opportunity to not only watch elite collegiate athletes participate in 41 different varsity sports, but also to experience...
Most of the hallmarks of the foreign policy of George W. Bush are gone. The old conservative idea of "American exceptionalism," which placed the U.S. on a plane above the rest of the world as a unique beacon of democracy and financial might, has been rejected. At almost every stop, Obama has made clear that the U.S. is but one actor in a global community. Talk of American economic supremacy has been replaced by a call from Obama for more growth in developing countries. Claims of American military supremacy have been replaced with heavy emphasis on cooperation and diplomatic hard...