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...There's more than a narrow point of equity here. The U.S., as Boot points out, has a good record as a colonial power. Puerto Rico, the largest remaining American colony (its status masquerades under the politically correct term commonwealth, but don't be fooled), is well governed and prosperous. But wise states do not impose on others conditions that will long be resented. The U.S. is right to demand that any Palestinian state renounce terrorism, for terrorism is a curse that spills over national borders. Similarly, Washington is entitled to say - as Bush did during last week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: George W. Kipling | 7/2/2002 | See Source »

...first Miss Russia to win the title of Miss Universe would impress both Tsar Nicholas and Comrade Khrushchev. OXANA FEDOROVA, crowned last week in Puerto Rico, trained at the Russian police academy and boasts among her talents hand-to-hand combat and the ability to assemble a Kalashnikov rifle in a matter of seconds. Her victory caused typically gloomy Russian souls to bloom with pride, with her triumph leading all national newscasts. One report aired snippets from her school records, including such praise as "Physically in good condition. Knows the rules for maintaining and firing weapons. Knows how to keep...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Jun. 10, 2002 | 6/10/2002 | See Source »

Brown and Dartmouth each had three first-teamers, while Princeton and Penn joined Harvard with two representatives. Cornell lone ranger on the first team was Player of the Year Erik Rico, a senior who both pitches and played the outfield...

Author: By Michael Kummer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Baseball Earns All-Ivy Recognition | 5/17/2002 | See Source »

...During his time at Harvard he has conducted experiments in knowledge perception, acoustic recognition and concept formation, among other fields. He has published four books about primate behavior, taught at several universities in the United States and conducted field research in Uganda and in Puerto Rico, where he invites some of his students each year...

Author: By Elizabeth L. Olive, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Mr. Tamarin Man | 4/11/2002 | See Source »

Gustavo M. Gonzalez ’02, a psychology concentrator, wrote his thesis about communication and mate choice among rhesus monkeys based on research he did at Hauser’s field site in Cayo Santiago, an island off the coast of Puerto Rico inhabited by monkeys but not humans. The days in Puerto Rico start at 7 a.m. with a boat ride to Cayo Santiago, after which students research on the island until 3 p.m. and then have free time for the rest...

Author: By Elizabeth L. Olive, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Mr. Tamarin Man | 4/11/2002 | See Source »

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