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...chopping gangs of child soldiers; the elemental fighting in Congo, beginning in the mid-'90s, known as Africa's First World War, a series of conflicts that killed 4 million people. But he and the millions of young Africans like him also have the incredible leadership of Nelson Mandela and the redemptive tale of South Africa to inspire them, and in places like Ghana and Mozambique and Tanzania, the sense that the future will be brighter than the past...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Midnight's Family | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...little league game and his excitement is such that he can barely stay on the edge of his seat—that’s when you first know that X Plastaz is not just another Wu Tang wannabe. For starters, Gsann and his crew—his brother Nelson (aka Nelly) and fellow rapper Abdalla (aka Ziggy)—hail from Tanzania, an ocean away from the flashy champagne parties and East-West beefs that characterize American hip hop.Their hometown is Arusha, a small city in northern Tazania. It lies in the center of the land occupied...

Author: By Anjali Motgi, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: African Rappers Speak | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...given the ball to Brady more often, we could have been even quicker tonight.” The Crimson hoped to complete the match in three successive games but a valiant effort from the Raiders in game three forced an ultimately decisive fourth game. Senior middle hitter Andy Nelson started the third game serving up a multitude of vigorous attacks, racking up three of his 14 total kills and an ace within the first few minutes. After holding a steady lead throughout the game, Rivier clawed back from a two-point deficit at 22-20, riding off the momentum...

Author: By Mauricio A. Cruz, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Downs Raiders in Four | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...team, small things that we were able to do. Brady went on a little spree serving, and once we got the tie, we were able to take the air out of their tires.”Boosting Harvard’s lead, co-captain Laurence Favrot and senior Andy Nelson, who led the Crimson with 17 and 15 kills, respectively, each made two kills near the end of the game, cementing the victory for the Crimson, 30-26.In the third game, Vassar and Harvard kept an even pace, tying the game at 14 points. With a hitting percentage...

Author: By Courtney D. Skinner, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Volleyball Wins Third Straight | 2/20/2007 | See Source »

...dining hall is the central place of House life, where students meet and hang out with friends,” Stanley added. “We didn’t want to disrupt that at all.” Associate Dean of Residential Life Suzy M. Nelson said that she was happy with the committee’s recommendations because they would benefit Harvard students. But at least one student said he would like to have the opportunity to venture beyond the dining hall experience. “It would be nice if kids who have packed schedules could...

Author: By Margot E. Edelman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: HUDS Rejects Extended Hours | 2/16/2007 | See Source »

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