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...Saïd illustrates that the misconceptions the West created about the Middle East degraded Arab society into an “other;” a diametrically opposed stranger. Presently, we seem to have many strangers in the Middle East and far fewer friends. While U.S. goals to steer Arab states towards democracy may be noble, perhaps respectfully reengaging the Arabs would heed better results than last week’s tragedy...
While Zuckerberg says TheFacebook plans to steer clear of venture capital firms for now, that doesn’t mean things won’t change. After all, the boys have already been tempted once—last summer, as debts piled up. Ultimately, Zuckerberg chose not to partner with a venture firm, essentially setting the company’s current investor policy. Instead, he sought advertisers, earned back the debt money he owed himself, and kept TheFacebook free of venture capitalists...
...m.p.h. even when a tire is flat. We also have an airless tire. In addition, we are looking at ways that, perhaps in 10 years, the tire will be able to talk to the car, saying "I'm worn out. I need pressure. Be careful; don't steer too fast; the road is slippery...
...interesting to me that Harvard chooses someone with a Victorian sensibility to steer the college into the 21st century. Some traditions should not be continued: among them the tired, soggy, shopworn debate on the biological inferiority of women. Perhaps Summers should review his history; at the very least he should revise his communication strategy. In order to give him adequate time to better organize his thoughts, Summers should be relived of his duties immediately...
When Summers was named to the presidency, it was in the hope that he would be a more active and visible president who would steer the university in a dramatically new direction. While he may be stubborn, and facing him down is no one’s favorite task, it is precisely his drive, determination, and persistent commitment to a greater vision that makes him a good leader. His tenure has led to widespread positive changes including the new financial aid initiative, a complete rethink of undergraduate education, and a plan for expansion into Allston...