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...industrialized nations. This comparative approach does not quite make sense, as Bok, for reasons of space, has neglected to discuss the foreign policy of the United States, or anything about the rest of the world. The only mention of people who are not residents of the United States is brief and for comparative purposes. His scope is somehow peculiar; if his ethic concern with the state of government is to be taken seriously, one can’t help but feel that he must consider the billions of people outside of the United States—the book...

Author: By Konstantin P. Kakaes, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: A Former Harvard President Saves the World (Or Tries) | 4/27/2001 | See Source »

...owner with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Turning in a memorable and credible performance, he shows us exactly why he became a star in the first place. German superstar Schweiger does what he can with an underwritten character, shining in his all-too-brief moments onscreen. At first, he is portrayed as the stereotypical foreign enemy villain, loaded with menace and poison. But soon his true character is revealed, that of a dedicated and fearless man who can own up to his mistakes and attempt to correct them...

Author: By Marcus L. Wang, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: ‘Driven’: The Legend of Speed | 4/27/2001 | See Source »

...brief speech that elicited cheers from the audience and the students in Mass. Hall, Reich did not address the FTAA issue but instead announced his support...

Author: By Daniela J. Lamas, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Boston Area Labor Activists Join in Mass. Hall Protest | 4/23/2001 | See Source »

...brief prayer, Gomes turned to the congregation and said, "Depart in peace." He then turned to the students leaning their heads out of the Mass. Hall windows and smiled, "Depart when...

Author: By Daniela J. Lamas, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: PSLM Gets Substantial Boost at Weekend Rallies | 4/23/2001 | See Source »

...Ralph Schumacher, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Marian Garfinkel, a yoga teacher, published a brief paper on carpal tunnel syndrome in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The eight-week study determined that "a yoga-based regimen was more effective than wrist splinting or no treatment in relieving some symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome." Letters to JAMA challenged the study's methodology. The authors replied that it was a preliminary investigation to determine if further research was merited. They said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Power of Yoga | 4/23/2001 | See Source »

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