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...Gary Roe Santa Cruz, California, U.S. China's New Bishops Re "Battle of the bishops" [May 15], on China's unauthorized ordination of two Roman Catholic bishops: It is more than ironic that while China pretends to burnish its international prestige through improved diplomatic relations, it is prepared to flout ancient church law to assert its authority over all areas of the religious as well as the political life of its population. The decision by Beijing to appoint two bishops of its own while being fully aware of the Vatican's ultimate authority to do so appears...
...origins and scope of the wiretap program that basically repeats the revelations contained in Risen and Lichtblau's stories in the Times. But the book also argues that the NSA's eavesdropping policy shows the extent to which the war on terrorism has spurred the intelligence community to flout legal conventions at home and abroad. Risen's chief target is the CIA, where, he argues, institutional dysfunction and feckless leadership after 9/11 led to intelligence breakdowns that continue to haunt the U.S. Though much of State of War covers ground that is broadly familiar, the book is punctuated with...
...comfort in the arms of Sir Ruthven’s half-brother, Dick Dauntless. The story unfolds—against a backdrop of portraits coming to life, professional bridesmaids plotting to marry off villagers for financial gain, and general magical merriment—with Sir Ruthven trying desperately to flout his curse, avenge himself upon the backstabbing Dick, and win back his lady.It is a classic story that appeals to the faithful fan base the G&S Players have built in the Cambridge-Boston area. Often, their shows—especially bigger ones such as last fall?...
...Arts and Sciences (GSAS), says that, “There will always be well-meaning individuals who want to help, and if it can be provided safely, that is welcome.” Because of legal liability, Harvard cannot give an official wink and nudge to students to flout the rules. But there is certainly no punishment for helping a disabled friend. The official Harvard policy—and the official policy at most other institutions—is an issue of safety. Russell points out that the instructions “discourage volunteers to assist in evacuations when there...
...what's different about the Nagoya exhibition is this: when the show is over in September and all 15 million expected visitors have gone home, the government will raze the expo, recycle the construction materials and reinstate the children's park. Other former expo host cities may proudly flout their rusting space needles and rocket-ride pavilions on postcards as reminders of glory days past, but not Nagoya. This city is moving too fast to be anchored down by white elephants-in-waiting. After all, in 30 years we may all be breathing oxygenated nanobubbles on our way to Neptune...