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...necessity and pragmatism as well as a fundamental belief, expressed by Malek-Afzali, that "women are the axis of health development and health is the axis of sustainable development." By working in grass-roots structures, WHV has been free of the usual bureaucratic baggage, not to mention that these volunteers are saving the government millions of dollars. "We took women from the neighborhoods, trained them once a week in our health centers and sent them out to educate the 50 families under their care, mostly their own families and neighbors," he explains. The government rewards the volunteers by giving them...
Fifty years later, Barbie is becoming a star even in China--not to mention the lead character of a compelling business saga. It's one of unrelenting ambition that ends sadly but not unsuccessfully. Sales of Barbie, plus her carefully tailored outfits and paraphernalia, garnered more than $1 billion last year, helping keep Mattel the world's No. 1 toymaker. The curvaceous doll, who would measure 39-21-33 if she were an adult woman, is both an icon and a kitsch object that has provoked feminist ire. In recent years, Barbie's sales have vacillated because of competing dolls...
...follow-up coverage to your profile of Timothy Geithner, you describe his problem as failing to pay part of his taxes in 2001-02 but neglect to mention 2003-04 [Jan. 26]. Yes, he paid them with penalties and interest but only after he was caught, first by the IRS and again by Obama's transition team. The election is over; TIME should get back to factual reporting. Rich Paulson, SOAP LAKE, WASH...
...There is a powerful argument that the number of people unemployed in the United States could rise by more than 2.5 million people in the first quarter based on the current job situation. The case that no one wants to mention is that the figure could move above three million...
...lingerie designer Love Jones and then a Swedish massage. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine, and once you're relaxed enough, hop a champagne helicopter ride (the champagne's for you, not the pilot) to get a different perspective on the city's night life. Rates start at $220. Mention code CSP0109. 455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, 702-693-5000 (See 10 things to do in Las Vegas...