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When Tomoyo Nonaka in June 2005 took over Sanyo, the venerable but struggling Japanese electronics maker, she already had one strike against her. Nonaka was a female CEO in a business culture that is overwhelmingly male. A more timid executive would have charted a cautious course, focusing on slashing costs at a company that lost $1.6 billion in its 2005 fiscal year. But Nonaka, a former TV journalist with no executive experience, instead announced a bold plan to transform Sanyo into a leader in the production of environmentally friendly products like solar panels and energy-efficient refrigerators. "I think...
...When the people disobeyed Gandhi's pacifist injunctions, and erupted into communal violence after independence, he went on a hunger strike until the rioting stopped. He wanted freedom but without bloodshed. He also eschewed any egotistical desire to retain control of events, going along with India's partition, even though he was against it, because he thought it was what the people wanted. We all know that a radical, all-encompassing love of humanity can be one of the most transformative forces on earth. Rajmohan Gandhi's book reminds us that it can spring from the most ordinary of hearts...
Even more surprising, Nike's all-out effort has produced some genuine innovation--including the Sumo2, which capitalizes on something called the moment of inertia; the geometric shape minimizes the twisting of the club head during an off-center ball strike, translating into a straighter, longer stroke off the tee. "Nike timed it so well that when they decided to get serious and get into golf equipment, they had the ultimate endorser in Tiger Woods," says Marshal Cohen, chief analyst at NPD Group. "Then they introduced new technology into the marketplace and really rejuvenated the golf industry...
...really helped us the past few games.”In the bottom half of the frame, Zailskas started off wildly by hitting his first two batters. But the freshman worked his way out of trouble, getting Allen to ground into a 4-6-3 double play and striking out slugger Ryan Cunningham looking.“[Vance’s home run] gave me a little confidence to go right after hitters,” Zailskas said. “I started off a little rough, but I got a ground ball and we’re pretty solid...
...together, coming out strong, making some adjustments, and putting the pressure on them offensively,” Allard said. The Crusaders only real scoring opportunity came in the top of the fourth when Roberts walked the leadoff hitter. Two outs later, on a well fielded line drive and a strike out, Roberts walked another batter to put runners at first and second. However, the fifth Holy Cross hitter of the inning put the ball down the third base line and was easily thrown out at first to end the threat. The two walks in the fourth were the only blemishes...