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...That's Old News, Newt Former history professor Gingrich misstates some facts about the 20th century. The Great Depression did not give rise to Nazism or Japanese militarism. It was World War I and its aftermath that set the stage for both Mussolini's march on Rome and Hitler's attempted putsch in Munich. By the time of the Depression, in 1929, the fascists had been in power for years, and the Nazis had been growing in strength for most of the decade. Furthermore, Gingrich's description of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff seems to imply it was part of F.D.R...
...School, directed the proceedings which at times mimicked the atmosphere one might find in a ballpark—audience members wearing baseball jerseys and munching on Cracker Jacks occasionally called out with a boo or hiss. Gammons reflected on the extent to which baseball, whose prominence on the international stage has increased substantially in the past decade, mirrors the melting-pot composition of American culture. He recalled the words of Major League Baseball pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, who fled Cuba to play in the United States and later acknowledged of his fellow ballplayers...
...powers to intervene militarily in Sudan, they can and should take steps in order to make sure that a criminal does not remain head of state. They can start by placing economic sanctions on Sudan, boycotting its merchandise, and placing an arms embargo on the country. At a later stage, they can sever diplomatic ties with Sudan or call for a G8 summit to discuss further steps. They should not consider a military operation, mainly because it will lead to a very costly long-term commitment. But they should increase the presence of the UN peace-keeping forces in Darfur...
...model tossed his bowler hat into the audience as he left the catwalk. The remainder of the show was sprinkled with similar performance elements and flirtatious stunts. In one scene a model handed a male companion her purse while she took off her jacket. She strutted off the stage leaving him on the catwalk, the purse in hand. The Asian Americana segment explored what American symbolism means to the Asian immigrant. Patriotic reds, whites, and blues were accented by Asian twists like martial arts headbands. Some carried books about American history. One model ditched his pants for a pair...
...Group, withdrew because of the uncertainties. "It's a very risky bet," says New Delhi-based equities analyst Dhirendra Kumar. "The reward or penalization could match the risk." Tech Mahindra has yet to issue a comment, but Satyam has said in a statement that the deal 'signals a new stage for the company.' (See pictures of the global financial crisis...