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...inevitable that Benedict's movements on the international stage will be compared with his predecessor's. John Paul had a finely tuned sense of how to shape world opinion through the mechanism of politics. Benedict is hoping that his broader philosophical themes will be applied to the politics of the day. Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Communita' di San Egidio, a leading Catholic diplomatic and inter-faith group, called Benedict "one of the keenest observers of modern religious life," whose expertise extends beyond his own Church. "John Paul had a specific geopolitical design from the start of his papacy...
...faculty members are being left out of major decisions that shape the University, why would they show up to FAS meetings? Most students are so resigned to the fact of their irrelevance in deciding all the things that concern their happiness at school—the control of social space, party and liquor rules, educational policies—that they have given up. The College is not the same as it was in 1636, so if it is to remain the special educational community that it dreams itself to be, students and faculty members must work together to stop...
...massive push-up maniac. How many push-ups could you have done during your lecture if you kept going? -James Cash, Lexington, Ky.That day? [Laughs.] I was in good shape then. I could probably have done 100. It may have been sets of 25, but I think could have gotten...
Writers are sensitive souls--generally intelligent and hardworking but easily bruised. Treat them right, though, and you will be rewarded. Writers shape words into luminous sentences and the sentences into exquisitely crafted paragraphs. They weave the paragraphs together into a near perfect article, essay or review. Then their writing--their baby--is ripped untimely from their computers (well, maybe only a couple of weeks overdue) and turned over to editors. These are idiots, most of them, and brutes, with tin ears, the aesthetic sensitivity of insects, deeply held erroneous beliefs about your topic and a maddening conviction that any article...
However the future takes shape, investigative reporting will always be the cornerstone of journalism. A move to downsize resources for investigative reporting in favor of frontline personalities such as Katie Couric, though economically sound, goes against what journalism stands for. Good news at its heart is news. Delivery and analysis should be of secondary consideration...