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...Luce is strongest on economics, but he's also a savvy observer of the social and political environments that alternately nurture and throttle India's growth. With equal aplomb, he tackles topics such as the surging political power of India's lower castes, the rise and (apparent) decline of Hindu nationalism and the decline and (apparent) resurgence of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty. Luce also takes a stab at explaining the big regional differences in economic development within India. For example, a senior bureaucrat in the southern state of Tamil Nadu candidly tells Luce that about 30% of public funds meant...
...He’s been a great kid for us since the day he walked in here,” Murphy says. “And yet, he’s not the biggest, not the fastest, not the strongest. He’s very cerebral, very dedicated. And because of that, he’s been a great role model for our younger players...
...Mazda (the Wii) may work fine for many families. Game publishers are increasingly going to multiplatform strategies for big titles, as production costs have soared and the market has splintered along geographic lines: Nintendo dominates Japan, Sony fares well in Europe and Microsoft racks up its strongest sales in North America. That means fewer must-have titles for one platform, an ominous sign for Sony with the priciest box on the shelves. Moreover, games such as Brain Age and Guitar Hero, which attract the mainstream audience, often don't require the most advanced hardware-it's their novelty, storytelling...
...Although Patrick has never held elected office, his emphasis on his leadership experience in the private sector and in the Clinton administration appeared to resonate with voters, propelling him to the strongest gubernatorial victory since Weld’s 1994 race for reelection...
...deprivation of treats. Wisely, she notes that this austerity will only result in stronger cravings, leading to depressing binges. Her explanation of the pitfalls of low or no carbohydrate dieting is specifically timely; her clear analysis of trendy diets and focus on balance are the book’s strongest assets. Recognizing that many college students are on limited monetary budgets helps Oz relate to readers, but she lacks inventive suggestions. “Eating at the cafeteria can save you money, big time,” she writes—but that’s because we already paid...