Word: gainful
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...biggest misconceptions about Africa is that it tends to be so defined by tradition that there’s no imperative towards change,” she said. “It’s a false dichotomy, about what is lost and what is gained.”The time Hoy spent in Kenya was characterized by great loss and gain in the political arena; Hoy had to leave the country when many lives were lost to the horrendous violence that ensued after President Mwai Kibaki was reelected in June of 2007. But the Luo, who are infinitely proud...
...work chronicling his life with and research on the Pirahã, paint a picture of a near-idyllic retreat. However, the response the work has provoked at home—particularly within the linguistic community—has been far from tranquil. And while Everett and this book are gaining national attention for the unique nature of his discoveries, he’s also raising quite a few eyebrows in the world of academia. The Pirahã are a small tribe of Amazonian indigenous people who dwell on the banks of the Maici River, a tributary of the Madeira River...
...California INTO THE INFERNO Wildfires burned at least 42,000 acres (17,000 hectares) of land in Southern California before gentler winds allowed firefighters to gain control of the blazes. A total of 800 homes were destroyed in the counties surrounding Los Angeles, and thousands of residents were forced to evacuate. This year the drought-plagued region has faced an almost relentless fire season, with 9,603 fires so far, up from 5,961 in 2007. Just over a year ago, the state endured a rash of immense wildfires that destroyed 2,000 homes and displaced 640,000 people...
...return? I was excited about competing gain, to start pushing myself. I wanted to see where my level was compared to other people. It all sort of made sense...
...Carter and I obeyed the law and kept the peace,” said Mondale. “[President George W.] Bush tried the opposite policy, and I think it was a disaster.” Mondale also emphasized the importance of prioritizing integrity over political gain, noting that Carter’s decision to grant amnesty to Cuban immigrants in 1980 was “the right decision from a human standpoint but, politically, it didn’t help.” Mondale’s talk was followed by 30 minutes of questions. When asked about media...