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...deep pocket donors responsible for CAP's success are not bragging, at least in public anyway. The group was formed with significant seed money by the families of three wealthy liberals, financier George Soros, Progressive insurance magnate Peter Lewis, and Herb and Marion Sandler, who once owned Golden West Savings and Loan. All three benefactors are represented directly or indirectly on the CAP board. Since 2005, the larger group of wealthy liberals, known as the Democracy Alliance, has also begun to contribute significant sums to the effort. Rob McKay, the heir to a Taco Bell fortune and chairman...
...Japanese companies tend to profit from the lucrative contracts. But Japanese aid is about more than just helping Japanese businesses. Just as some in American foreign-policy circles believe that the U.S. has a mission to spread democracy around the globe, an increasing number of Japanese are keen to seed the world with their ideals. One key principle is an ability to modernize without losing its roots. "The history of Japan in modern times," says Kazuo Ogoura, president of the Japan Foundation, "is to have achieved advanced economic progress and democratic maturity without having abandoned cultural identity and traditions." Environmental...
...distance-learning course each year, whether at an extension of a bricks-and-mortar institution or at an online-only school. Although the latter category is populated mostly by for-profit companies, WGU stands out as a nonprofit funded mainly by tuition and the $20 million in seed money supplied by those 19 governors. To help bolster its reputation, the school obtained accreditation from both regional standard bearers and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the professional body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for certifying teacher-preparation programs. (WGU remains the only online institution that...
...Harvard its first Ivy League title since 1999. Northeastern (13-8-1, 6-5 CAA) had an improbable road to the NCAA Championships. After finishing sixth in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season standings, the Huskies made a run in the league tournament. Although Northeastern was the lowest seed in its conference tournament, the squad won three straight do-or-die games including a 1-0 double overtime victory overHofstra in the title game.It is the first time that the Huskies have made the NCAA tournament. The Crimson’s appearance is its 11th in history...
...Denver guys broke back one time,” said Harvard coach Dave Fish ’72. “But Chris and Lexei pretty much shut them down.” Facing Mississippi’s Jonas Berg and Bram ten Berge—seeded fourth in the main doubles draw—Harvard’s representatives fell in the next day’s quarterfinals, 8-2. Clayton and Chijoff-Evans stayed in the match up to 2-2, but the momentum shifted after they failed to hold serve. “We just made...