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...money: "We are not supposed to want money. Materialism, we learn at a young age, is frowned upon. This attitude does not seem altogether compatible with a system of capitalism, but as a code to live by it is probably - and theoretically - an admirable way to go: do not do anything solely for money, and do not covet material goods for their own sake...Money can't buy happiness, they say, but if sailing a boat makes you happy, you need to be able to buy, or at least rent, a boat...
...Jeremy Lin once again led the Crimson (6-5) statistically, many of Harvard’s bench players saw quality minutes against the Division III Eagles (3-4). “[There’s] nothing like having a game, putting yourself in some situations and things, and you learn about your team a little bit,” Crimson coach Tommy Amaker said. “I was pleased that different players were able to give us good minutes and good effort.” Harvard opened the game with an easy three-pointer from senior guard Drew Housman...
...Unless voters learn to identify rulers beyond a family crest or party symbol, the region's leadership crisis will only feed the historical assumption that Asians are somehow ill-equipped to handle democracy. John Stuart Mill, whose writings helped gird modern democratic principles, dismissed the Indians living under British rule as "barbarian," perhaps better suited to despotic rule. The colonial assumption was that Asians were somehow not civilized enough to handle democracy...
...Worry, Be Happy Your article "The Happiness Effect" reminded me of a highly revered saint in the Orthodox Christian Church - St. Seraphim of Sarov [Dec. 22]. He once said, "Learn to be peaceful, and thousands around you will find salvation." Thanks for the article. Lisa Lilles, Springfield...
...point is that both sides have got to learn to give a little. Last year, when TIME put Raúl Castro on its list of the world's 100 most influential people - because he had taken over for Fidel Castro as interim President and looked to be moving Cuba in a more pragmatic direction - the magazine got scorn from U.S. officials. This year, when TIME put Cuban dissident Yoani Sanchez on the list - for the impact she's had on political blogging around the world - Cuban officials complained in turn. They're entitled to their opinion, but both camps...