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...contrast, you’ve found yourself hard-pressed to eke out a few hundred words for a Core class paper while marveling at the way everyone else in the library seems to work with such admirable drive and direction, then perhaps that’s an indicator of alignment with the sprawled-on-a-bed, lolling-on-a-futon, singing-along-with-KISS108 studying style. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I would argue (in an admittedly self-justifying vein) that the sight of other people working hard can indeed prove the ultimate de-motivator...
...What can Hong Kongers do? Like all citizens of the People's Republic of China, they could write their delegates to the National People's Congress. (Hong Kong has 36.) In contrast with the rest of the nation, Hong Kong people can vote for like-minded legislators in the few elections already allowed, march in the streets, even burn effigies of Chinese leaders. Under the Basic Law and the territory's own statutes?in other words, thanks to the "one country, two systems" formula?those are their rights. Until, that is, someone in Beijing decides to do some more "interpretation...
...ideological cohesion in the Democratic Party. Under his leadership, the Democrats were largely unable to present a unified message in the face of the Republican’s radical platform. McAuliffe’s decision indicated a focus on moderate voters at the expense of the Democratic base. In contrast, the Republicans have been successful by playing to their base and refusing to compromise their principles. To counter the Republican’s radical agenda, the Democrats must clearly articulate their own vision. Dean could build the kind of grassroots movement that would allow the Democrats to stand...
...mosques, clinics and libraries. It runs an extensive distribution network for the needy. Just as important, the men of Hamas, from top to bottom, have won a reputation for scrupulous honesty. Dr. Ziad Abu Amr, an independent member of the Palestinian parliament, says that Hamas' image as "clean"--in contrast to the corrupt Authority--as well as its ability to "fill in the gaps left by the Authority's ineffectiveness," have won it considerable backing, even from many who do not share its extremist positions. "It's not just altruistic," he adds. "Hamas knows how to use this source...
Most audio tours can put you to sleep on your feet with their bored-sounding narrators and long lists of dry facts. By contrast, Soundwalk CDs--a hip series of audio walking tours--are like movies you can stroll through. The Soundwalk brand features cinematic sound effects, cool music and colorful insights from neighborhood locals. Since 2002, Soundwalk has produced nine 50-min. audio tour CDs, including ones for the St. Germain des Pres district in Paris and discs that explore areas in New York City, including Chinatown and the meat-packing district. Says Stephan Crasneanscki, Soundwalk's founder: "Rather...