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...Prophet Muhammad taught that all men are equal. Over the centuries Islam has nourished scientists, philosophers, architects and writers. But the last phrase of the Koran's injunction to "obey Allah, the messenger and those of you who are in authority" is a boon to autocrats. Saddam pretends devotion when it suits his purposes. He has gone from murdering clerics to proclaiming a jihad and televising his prayers during...
...untidy, but he's organized," Misra says. "For disorganized people, he's a great boon...
...CENTRAL ARTERY project's replacement of downtown Boston's prematurely-aged elevated highway with a depressed underground version will be a boon for traffic-weary commuters, expansion-minded businesses and city residents who will enjoy Boston's newly created parkland...
...first time in years, GM's timing of a new product seems uncannily accurate. Saturn's debut coincides with rocketing gasoline prices and a looming recession, all of which should be a boon to a small, inexpensive car that gets 27 m.p.g. in city driving and 37 m.p.g. on the highway. In Spring Hill, Saturn executives exude a cocky optimism that their moment has arrived. They are confident enough in Saturn that they chose Southern California, the heart of import country, as one of the first launching points. Saturn's goal is to sell 80% of its cars to import...
When the dust settles, Germany will be the dominant economic power in Europe--just like it was before unification. In short, other Europeans have little to worry about. East German GNP represents less than 10 percent of the combined German total. Even if unification proves an economic boon, Germany's success represents an opportunity, not a threat to the rest of Europe...