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That the present Natural Sciences program does not successfully surmount these problems is recognized by the University; the Bruner report itself is an attempt to remedy the situation. But the Bruner report offers little that is substantially new; it is somewhat paralyzed before the problems of teaching science in any meaningful way to an elementary audience...
Among the mountain climbers who swarm into Nepal each year to see what heights they may surmount, there is one rule of thumb about the hiring of native porters. For climbs under 18,000 ft., the mountaineers usually pick their men from among the 5,000 Sherpa families living in the Nepalese area of Solo Khumbu. But for high-altitude work, the most able Sherpas are those who live in Darjeeling, across the border in India. Most of these men come from families who emigrated from Nepal in 1921 and got their rugged training in the Indian and Tibetan Himalayas...
...decisively. All must act quietly, courageously and prayerfully before it is too late. For the welfare of our nation we call upon all to root out from their hearts bitterness and hatred. The tasks we face are indeed difficult. But hearts inspired by Christian love will surmount these difficulties...
...decisively. All must act quietly, courageously and prayerfully before it is too late. For the welfare of our nation we call upon all to root out from their hearts bitterness and hatred. The tasks we face are indeed difficult. But hearts inspired by Christian love will surmount these difficulties...
...Grind. The big success came because a hardy few managed to surmount the follies of the planners. The first settlers-drawn principally from Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin-were granted 40 acres apiece, plus 30-year loans (at 3%). The Government had promised concrete foundations and basements for cabins, but foundation timbers were laid in the mud. Families received a grindstone, and 20 sacks of coffee beans were sent in, but axes were scarce, and there were no coffee-grinders...