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...present -- as when Lenin and his colleagues sadly conclude that the apparent Communist revolution in Germany, where Marx expected his workers' revolt to start, is instead a brief outpouring of rage and envy from a still conservative people. This Lenin says his duty is to feed, clothe, house and employ the Russian people; until this goal is achieved, there is no point in expansionist ambitions. Afghanistan comes to mind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Blunt History | 5/7/1990 | See Source »

While bicycles are racing into the computer age, many changes still lie ahead. The bike of the future will probably borrow more materials from the aerospace industry, have a more comfortable, ergonomic shape and employ brakes and gearshifts that are increasingly easy to use. But a few things will likely | remain constant: handlebars, pedals, a chain and two wheels...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Technology: Reinventing The Wheel | 5/7/1990 | See Source »

Globe columnist Bob Turner questioned the "hack labels" that he said Carr and other anti-Dukakis activists liked to employ...

Author: By Eryn R. Brown, | Title: Conservatives Attack Dukakis' Defenders | 4/26/1990 | See Source »

Unfortunately, the staff's proposal does not live up to this goal. The proposed joint student-faculty committee would employ two criteria in assigning performance space: potential to draw crowds and "artistic merit." The first of these is valid--in fact, it is the only fair criterion. The second smacks of subjectivity and paternalism...

Author: By Mark J. Sneider, | Title: Problematic Solution | 4/25/1990 | See Source »

...getting irrational? You argue that foreign-owned firms employ just 4 percent of the American labor force, and that Britain and Holland both have greater holdings in this country than Japan? I'm telling you, the Japanese are buying us out. They're getting back at us for World...

Author: By Betty Hung, | Title: Will Japan Buy Harvard Too? | 4/9/1990 | See Source »

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