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...past few days, many mindless commentators have used the word “contradiction” to describe Pope John Paul II. Unless by contradiction they mean “in conflict with prevailing societal and political values,” those who would call John Paul II contradictory fail to understand the value of his life, words, and deeds. This Pope, far from contradictory, should be remembered as one of the great leaders of our times for his consistent and humble search for Truth in this world...
...billion acquisition by Spanish real estate firm Metrovacesa of France's Gecina. While the flurry of activity is great news for bankers, it may be less great for the firms themselves. Robert Holthausen, a professor at Wharton business school, argues that between 50% and 80% of mergers fail to deliver long-term results. Making Baseball A Hit Baseball may not yet be a favorite in Europe, but at least one firm believes that broadcasting the U.S.'s national pastime can be a viable European business. This week Dublin-based North American Sports Network (NASN) is set to reveal agreements with...
...Jewish concentration-camp survivor who remembered him as the young cleric who had saved her life as the war ended. Recalling "friends and neighbors" who perished, he said, "Men, women and children cry out to us from the depths of the horror that they knew. How can we fail to heed their cry?" "He understood Jews, not just with his head but with his heart," says Rabbi James Rudin of the American Jewish Committee. "His contributions are historic, and probably in history, he's the best Pope the Jews ever...
...teenager typically spends six to nine months with a prospective family before an adoption is finalized. It's a delicate period, and studies suggest that somewhere between 10% and 24% of these placements fail--a higher rate than for younger adoptees. The key to success seems to be careful preparation of both the teen and the family. Community support also helps. When George and Jeri Soulier approached their pastor about adopting Jason, he responded, "If we can't support you in doing this, then we are not a church...
...relocated. A long time ago, the idea might have upset them. But in the intervening years, they have watched loggers decimate the plateau's lush forests, where villagers collected and hunted much of their food. Poverty on the plateau is endemic. Children often die in infancy. Crops routinely fail. Hunger is a fact of life. A few kilometers from Keng Gnao, developers have built a model village complete with sturdy houses topped by tin roofs, electricity, running water and irrigated gardens. Some of the villagers have visited the site, and their minds are made up. "We're tired of life...