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...world," says Duderstadt, "countries view it as a national interest to build institutions of world-class quality. The U.S. is unique in not having a national strategy for maintaining world-class universities." True, the American system of state universities has until recently done pretty well for itself, building solid schools, fostering strong regional pride and creating some fierce athletic rivalries. But as Michigan and other top public universities are learning, fight songs and sports fans aren't enough to finance a first class education...
DAVID BLAINE to wed. Suspended in a solid block of ice. Inside the sun. Upside down...
Despite having worked for more than 10 solid years in circulation at the Houston Chronicle, Kennedy was lured away by a love of sculpture that he had developed as an undergraduate at the University of Houston and was further drawn in by a local art-car parade in the early '90s. And though he was unable to get a prototype of Ripper into the procession, the encounter was the last bit of inspiration he needed...
...ethic. I work hard and I get along with people very well provided they work hard too. Loyalty is important, and I like people to stay around, so I look for their work history. I have people who have been with me for 25, 30 years. Loyalty creates a solid base, and I need people who can keep up with...
...that would be standard for freelance journalists working in other countries, such as meeting with foreign officials and exiled dissidents, or working freelance for nongovernmental organizations, could be considered illegal by Iranian standards, by which Saberi - as an Iranian dual national - would be subject. If the Iranian government has solid evidence of wrongdoing on Saberi's part, however, they haven't made it public...