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...Traditions such as this reinforce our cultural bonds and strengthen our feeling of nationality," he adds...
...Development at Harvard. Its objective of undertaking an appraisal of Africa's economic, social and political history, as well as the problems facing the continent, is timely and to be greatly welcomed. That it will be doing this in collaboration with African research institutions and scholars, will serve to strengthen and build African intellectual capacity to take charge of its reconstruction and regeneration. I am confident that it will also strengthen and build your own understanding of African reality and your capacity to analyse that reality as part of our shared world...
...chaos started two weeks ago, when the Yeltsin government effectively devalued the Russian ruble by about 34%. To some folks, this limited devaluation appeared to be a wise move that might strengthen Russia's exhausted central bank. Since the Russian economy had been quietly improving last year, a small relaxation of the currency could have helped boost demand for Russian exports, which would have pushed the recovery along. From an Economics 101 perspective, the approach was a sensible--if risky--way to help Russia through a tough patch. Even Soros argued that a small devaluation, linked with other measures...
...most ruthless of the so-called New Russians in the art of turning money into power. Unlike the men officially running the government, he always knows what he wants and has the brashness, tenacity and clout to get it. For him. Yeltsin's weakness offered a chance to strengthen the puppet strings...
...Monica Matter, of course, was never mentioned. "It is both invigorating and very reassuring to see that most Americans are really focused on how they can make their own lives better and strengthen their own families," she told TIME. But a day later, at her rally in Troy, N.Y., one of those pesky little airplanes passed overhead, towing another of those impertinent banners. This one asked, WHO'S WATCHING BILL...