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...Lebanon than the "cursed land" that you depict. There are signs of hope residing in two universities that provide an American-style education: the Lebanese American University and the American University of Beirut. The LAU can trace its roots back to 1835, when a group of Presbyterians decided to establish a school for women in the Ottoman Empire. Despite the difficulties of providing a first-class education at times of unrest, the LAU continues to offer classes - and students continue to graduate. I firmly believe that education is the way to promote positive change in the Middle East. It will...
...Washington Cutting Out Carbon The U.S. Senate began debating legislation that would establish a cap-and-trade system aimed at slashing greenhouse-gas emissions nearly 70% by 2050. The bill has slim chances of passing; critics say it would bruise the faltering U.S. economy by hindering manufacturers and saddling consumers with energy cost increases. But advocates hope the bipartisan measure will establish a blueprint for attempts to curb emissions under the next Administration, while leaving its opponents susceptible to the wrath of pro-environment voters in November...
...main goal of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) is “to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between Harvard University and its alumni.” From the reunions planned throughout the year, to the post.harvard database with e-mail and other information about graduates, the Harvard Alumni Network is not only well-connected, but also is easily accessible to current students. Through information gathering and data collection, HAA is able to bridge the gap between countless generations of Harvard students...
...other class Marshals were looking for a speaker who like Patrick, could speak to the use of a law degree in the public interest. During his year and half in office, Booker has keep busy in his effort to curb Newark’s crime rate and establish his legacy and reputation as the city’s reformer. His time as mayor has been met with some successes. Violent crime in Newark has declined for the first time since 2002, and the mayor continues to add new projects a growing list aimed at transforming the city. Douglas H. Lasdon...
...community, Harvard, and the City worked together to establish a series of mutually interdependent goals to ensure that planning to accommodate Harvard’s strategy would unlock the ability to address a number of critical issues,” the report notes...