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...disagree with the description "shrinking" for today's Europe, because it betrays a biased viewpoint that suggests success is measured in aspirations to lead the world. Europe - a continental power of nations with a great variety of cultures in a relatively small area - has managed to reduce prejudice derived from exaggerated nationalism and small-state policies on its way to prosperity and peace, and all this after suffering incredible violence and distress through its long history. I agree with Robinson that Europe is a remarkable place to live. Rainer E. Becker, WILHELMSHAVEN, GERMANY
...Maruti 800 - India's original people's car before the Nano came along - looks dated. The modest hatchback, and the Bajaj Chetak, India's answer to the Vespa, captured the imagination of the Indian middle class in the 70s and 80s and kept them buying for decades. But the small car and the scooter, long ubiquitous on roads throughout India, are no longer the toast of India's aspiring middle class. Over the last month, both companies have announced that they will be phasing out these beloved classics...
...emphasizes that the mentoring program is the heart of the Education Portal, where Harvard undergraduates work one on one and in small groups with first through 12th graders on math, science, writing, public speaking, and provide general homework help...
...It’s basically a small honor,” said Ann M. Blair, president of Harvard’s chapter. “The act of not getting it shouldn’t be marring the experience of graduating...
...Obama administration’s wishes and honor the existing laws nominally banning unpaid internships, the number of opportunities available to students would dramatically decrease. Unpaid jobs would not suddenly change into paid ones; especially in this economy, the jobs would just go away. There is a reason why small companies with little capital are more likely to offer unpaid internships than the capital-laden behemoths of Wall Street...