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...wasn't all that long ago, before the days of Nordic affluence and takeout pizza, that eating tree bark and foraging for edible lawn clippings were reserved for dire necessity or particularly hard times. "For a long time," says Danish restaurant critic and former Slow Food president Bent Christensen, "all we had were pigs, coal, potatoes and the cold. We were not proud of our own kitchen. Not anymore. We want to discover our own good things. Nordic cuisine is our values and our gift to the world. It's pureness, freshness, enjoyment and happiness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Where The Wild Things Are | 9/21/2007 | See Source »

...with politics. The president also stridently insists the vote will occur no matter what the circumstances. That said, he has tried to temper U.S. resistance by making assurances to American officials that the naming controversy will go away after the elections. And Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Christensen on Sept. 11 followed up Negroponte's earlier comments by emphasizing the continuing friendship between the two entities. "We do not like having to express publicly our disagreement with the Chen Administration on this or any other policy," Christensen said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taiwan's War of Words with the U.S. | 9/17/2007 | See Source »

...recent years, however, Taiwan has seen diplomatic support for its existence ebb, especially as China has grown as an economic superpower. In the 1970s, Taiwan was recognized by 65 nations. Today, only 24 mostly impoverished countries consider Taiwan independent. "We have to acknowledge a tough truth," Christensen said. "Most countries in the world accept Beijing's characterization of Taiwan, and, when energized, the PRC can call in overwhelming support to marginalize Taipei." Indeed, the U.S.'s vocal opposition to the referendum is being seen in Taiwan as more evidence of the influence China now wields. "Beijing now realizes the shortest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taiwan's War of Words with the U.S. | 9/17/2007 | See Source »

...score of 2-over left him tied for 22nd. Singh opened with an even par 72 and shot 73 in both remaining rounds. Over 54 holes, he carded ten birdies.Sophomore Nick Moseley came in at 5-over in a tie for 31st, while sophomore Danny Mayer and junior John Christensen both tied for 43rd with a final score of 8-over.“It makes a huge difference [playing in so many tournaments as freshmen]. We all gained a lot of experience going through everything,” Shuman said. “We’re all going...

Author: By Robert T. Hamlin, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Golf Takes Fourth in North Carolina | 9/12/2007 | See Source »

Turner coached 13 All-Americans at Harvard, including three NCAA Champions. Rising junior Becky Christensen, who competed under Turner for the past two years, was the most recent of Turner's All-Americans. He also coached 49 athletes to Heptagonal Championships, oversaw 30 NCAA Qualifiers and coached 19 NCAA regional qualifiers...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Assistant Track and Field Coach Dies | 6/19/2007 | See Source »

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