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...several enduring controversies. Supporters say lasting peace demands justice. They point to the arrest and conviction of Sierra Leone's warlords in a joint UN-Sierra Leonean process, which has not restarted that nation's conflict. Opponents, for their part, cite the 2005 indictment of Ugandan militia leader Joseph Kony, which led him to spurn talks...
Weeks before my due date, I switched to ob-gyn Joseph Tate, a well-known supporter of VBACs in Georgia. He was confident in my ability to have a VBAC, and in July 2008 I did. He has developed a huge following as a result of his low C-section rate, his willingness to take on hard cases and an approach that allows a woman to go into labor when her body is ready and to labor as long as she needs to. He is a hero to women who want to birth the way nature intended and on their...
...rich fusion of four elements—DJing, breakdancing, rapping, and graffiting. These elements collectively comprised an alternative form of entertainment and self-expression for inner-city youth, while creating a burgeoning impetus for social change. At the center of this cultural maelstrom was Grandmaster Flash, né Joseph Saddler, who, along with fellow DJs Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaata, formed a veritable holy trinity of hip-hop. In the 30 years since Saddler’s heydey, however, the genre’s rough edges have been whittled down to reveal a slick, commercially malleable force to be reckoned...
...during his near half-century in office, has been awarded an honorary knighthood, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced yesterday. Kennedy will become a Knight of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an award Boston’s British Vice Consul for Political, Press, and Public Affairs Joseph P. W. Pickerill said is “primarily designed for people who have contributed significantly in the realm of public service.” According to Pickerill, Kennedy was selected for the honor on the basis of his efforts to build peace in Northern Ireland, provide better healthcare...
...annual performance, Ghungroo, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. With a new program comprised of traditional dances, musical pieces, and comedic skits, this immense effort features a cast of over a hundred students. SAA co-president Ria S. Tobaccowala ’10, who shares her position with Joseph G. Thumpasery ’10, is one of the members producing Ghungroo this year. The Harvard Crimson: What are the SAA’s objectives this year for its anniversary performance? Ria S. Tobaccowala: Our main objective this year is to have a very high quality show. Ghungroo has come...