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...view, they are "really about ceding authority to machines, and the inexorable decline of a once-proud profession." Even with a vast aquatic runway at their disposal - a luxury that Langewiesche suggests would have enabled any equally skilled pilot to duplicate Sullenberger and Skiles' accomplishment - he makes clear that the plane's crew members have much to be proud of. The book is not a takedown, but rather a reminder that opportunity, not valor, is perhaps the better part of heroism...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fly by Wire: Sully, Re-examined | 11/19/2009 | See Source »

While Ukrainian voters—many of whom are still anti-Russian—are unlikely to be swayed by Moscow’s political angling, the Kremlin’s clear interest in the outcome of the election suggests a worrying desire to interfere more directly in Ukrainian affairs. Since Russia’s war with Georgia in August of last year, some analysts have raised concerns that Russia would try to intervene militarily in Ukraine as well. Russia has recently shown concern for the large Russian population in the eastern and southern parts of the country, and Russia?...

Author: By Ellen C. Bryson | Title: Keep Russia From Ukraine’s Polls | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

...this is Harvard, so even the protests are a little, well, nerdier. These students paid attention in English class, and their wordsmithing prowess was clear in their slogans...

Author: By Stephanie B. Garlock, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Stu-what? | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

While Lippert was timid in pointing out her own achievements last night, she had no problem making clear Harvard’s goals for the season...

Author: By Madeleine Smith, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Freshman Lippert Does It All for Harvard Offense | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

...produce proof of that process. Kenyatta says that the Passats send a message of frugality and insists the tender was aboveboard. "The purchase passes the test of integrity, transparency, accountability and public confidence as set in the law," he told a parliamentary committee that summoned him to clear up the Passat controversy in early November. He called all criticism "baseless, unfounded and untenable," and the result of "corporate wrangles and lobby interests...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kenyan Outrage after Leaders Ditch Mercedes | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

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