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...evidently, there is something in NATO for France. What about the other Europeans, old and new? The world has been totally transformed since 1949, but the ancient cliché about NATO, authored by its first secretary-general, Lord Ismay, still works. NATO, Ismay said, had three functions: keep the Americans in, the Russians out and the Germans down...
...welcomed his election. In an open letter on the day of his Inauguration, the 57-nation Organization of the Islamic Conference appealed for a "new partnership" with the Obama Administration. "Throughout the globe, Muslims hunger for a new era of peace, concordance and tranquility," wrote Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, secretary-general of the conference. He then pointedly added, "We firmly believe that America, with your guidance, can help foster that peace, though real peace can only be shared--never imposed." (See pictures of Muslims in America...
...most powerful forces in modern capitalism. Today a small club of bond-rating agencies, led by Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch, wields enormous power, sending investors scrambling simply by changing the ratings that the firms assign to everything from Ireland's sovereign debt to General Electric's IOUs. They are pilloried for having wildly overestimated the quality of mortgage-related securities...
...examine the nutrition cards, which provide more comprehensive information about the food items offered in the dining halls—a complete nutritional breakdown, ingredients, and serving size suggestions. The cards also contain interesting facts about some of the dishes, such as country of origin, as part of a general culture of food education. HUDS has clearly put a great deal of thought and time into a more holistic approach toward promoting healthful eating...
...general, it has been gratifying to see HUDS being more open and transparent about its dining decisions and more receptive to student feedback. The new website design is a great improvement, with easier access to menu information and a link to HUDS executive director Ted Mayer’s blog on dining at Harvard. The blog provides detailed information on HUDS programs like the Food Literacy Project and the activities of the HUDS Student-Faculty Advisory Committee. It also posts answers to student questions about Harvard dining and indicates changes that have been made in response to student requests...