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...head of the Muslim section of the Vatican's Council for Interreligious Dialogue, who is considered an intellectual ally of Samir. "It is not that he is inspired by me," Samir says of the Pope. "We just have the same line of thinking on this subject. Without being a specialist of Islam, His Holiness has a vast culture and knowledge in human and world religious affairs that allows him to analyze the Muslim world." For the first new Pope since 9/11, history alone will be the judge of Benedict's analysis of and actions toward his Muslim brothers...
...Council to pass a resolution that would put a hold on any permits requested by the developer, Pennsylvania-based O’Neill Properties. Building on the small river floodplain forest could exacerbate the existing drainage and flooding problems of the area, said Terre Greene, an environmental health specialist from John Snow Consulting in Boston. The flooding and contaminated water exposure would put residents at risk for mold, mildew and pest problems, which could trigger asthma and other respiratory problems, he said. “It is a difficult issue,” Seidel said, explaining that the Council would...
...lifetime opportunity to lead it. Those who worked with Lynch at Mass. General praised him for both his research and mentorship. “Tom is a one in a million, a one in a billion leader,” said Jeffrey A. Engelman, a lung cancer specialist who trained under Lynch. He said that Lynch is a visionary, both in his ability to develop young oncologists and in his research. “This was his chance to build a cancer center from his own vision and he will be extraordinary.” Engleman said. He said that...
...Asia. In 1978, a Russian archaeologist uncovered a vast trove of gold ornaments in a 2nd century nomad necropolis. The find, which included a collapsible crown, golden daggers and thousands of jeweled buttons, "speaks to the riches of the trade routes across Afghanistan," says Brendan Cassar, UNESCO's culture specialist in Afghanistan. "If nomads had this kind of riches, you can only imagine the wealth of trade going through Afghanistan...
...men’s team is headlined by sophomore Dan Chenoweth, who is coming off of a 3000-meter win at the HYP meet with an IC4A qualifying time of 8:10.34. Also leading the way for the Crimson men are junior Chas Gillepsie, a specialist in the 3000-meter as well, freshman Darcy Wilson, a winner in the 800-meter two weeks ago, and Jones, who qualified for the IC4As with a blazing time of 49.12 in the 400-meter dash, also...