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Personal lobbying helped to overcome some political obstacles. For weeks, Mittal made the George V Hotel in Paris his home base, jetting around Europe to shake hands and put his case to anyone who would listen. Critically, labor unions weren't hostile; they had already worked with his company and knew what to expect. And Mittal won a powerful French ally early on: François Pinault, a fellow self-made billionaire whose holdings include luxury designer Gucci. Pinault was appalled by the reaction to the bid. "I didn't like the welcome he received in France, nor the xenophobic...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Man Of Mettle | 12/16/2006 | See Source »

Because we are so invested in the game, each point against brings with it a sharp sting just as if we too were on the ice. Each penalty hits straight to the heart. But just as the team must shake off the goal, the band puts the other team’s momentary triumph behind us. We recollect our energy and voice, encouraging the team and the fans to ignore that which is past...

Author: By Matthew S. Fasman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Rain or Shine, Band Plays On | 12/14/2006 | See Source »

...others as well as to be punctual, responsible and work well in teams. Those skills were badly missing in recently hired high school graduates, according to a survey of over 400 human-resource professionals conducted by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. "Kids don't know how to shake your hand at graduation," says Rudolph Crew, superintendent of the Miami-Dade school system. Deportment, he notes, used to be on the report card. Some of the nation's more forward-thinking schools are bringing it back. It's one part of 21st century education that sleepy old Rip would recognize...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How to Bring Our Schools Out of the 20th Century | 12/10/2006 | See Source »

...attending Mahmoud's funeral at the "Two Martyrs" cemetry in Beirut's Shi'ite-dominated southern suburbs. As Mahmoud's coffin is carried into the pine-tree lined cemetery, the mourners slap their foreheads, a Shi'ite gesture of mourning, and chant, "Far and wide, the Shi'ites will shake the ground...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A New Civil War in Lebanon? | 12/5/2006 | See Source »

...orange hair, explained the color’s significance.Orange is a “good-luck color” from childhood that has come to symbolize gratitude, he says.De Beausset and running mate, UC presidential candidate Amadi P. Anene ’08, are running on a campaign to shake up the UC through their dedication to activism and idealism.In his campaign garb, De Beausset explains that his color choice was no simple decision. “Buddhist monks wear orange. Orange is very important in Hinduism,” he says. “I love the color...

Author: By Victoria B. Kabak and Shoshana S. Tell, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Anene Urges Diversity on Council | 12/4/2006 | See Source »

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