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...quick to perceive and exploit France's vulnerabilities. The demonstrations against the Olympic torch were as spectacular in London and San Francisco as they were in Paris. Yet the Chinese have singled out France as the ideal place to post their defiant message to the world. "You have to respect us because we are a big player now!" China seems to say. "We have become stronger as you became weaker; you need the oxygen of our huge markets and the support of our financial institutions...
Instead of making trite “yo mama” jokes, students are showing respect for Mother Earth when observing this year’s Earth Day, which took place yesterday. Around campus this week, student organizations are holding events geared to promoting environmental awareness and the efficient use of nature’s resources. In front of the Science Center yesterday morning, the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) and the Resource Efficiency Program (REP) held a “Bottled Water Taste Test” to see if there was a noticeable difference in taste between Cambridge tap water...
...campaign of violent intimidation against opposition supporters makes it unlikely that the opposition would take matters to the streets. So the search for a resolution to the crisis has increasingly shifted the spotlight to the landlocked country's neighbors, and the extent to which they might pressure Mugabe to respect the electorate's verdict...
...misunderstanding sprouts a downright respect...
Universities walk a difficult line in trying to minimize textbook costs while still respecting intellectual property. Three academic publishing companies are currently suing Georgia State University for its approach to this problem, arguing that the University’s online course packs violate copyright laws. Georgia State’s program is cost-effective for students, but it does not account for the importance of intellectual property, and schools need to find a way to satisfy the needs of both parties. Universities should make an effort to shoulder the burden of copyright costs that hike up the price of textbooks...