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...Making of Modern Asia" [Aug. 15-22], author Kishore Mahbubani stated, "Japan's record in World War II was disastrous. But if Japan had not succeeded early in the 20th century, Asia's development would have come much later." Mahbubani also said, "Asia needs to send Japan a big thank-you note." Those of us who are not Japanese might consider doing so, but only if Israel sends a big thank-you note to Germany. Mahbubani seems to assume that economic growth has a value higher than anything else. Maybe that is his belief, but it isn't necessarily shared...
...hear snobby people dismiss hip-hop as trash. Although I am offended by what they say, I am forced to admit that sometimes it is true. Since the death of Tupac Shakur nine years ago, the hip-hop industry has just been spitting out meaningless raps over catchy beats. Thank you, Kanye, for putting life back into hip-hop. And thank you, TIME, for bringing well-deserved media coverage to West's music. Now the public knows there is still hope...
...entire civilian political establishment quickly packed the halls of Congress, while a throng of some 100,000 massed outside. When the President defiantly proclaimed before the Congress, "Democracy is not negotiable," the chamber erupted in applause. After his 15-minute speech, Alfonsin appeared on a balcony and cried, "Thank you for defending our democracy! Thank...
...Thank you for shining a light on the growing influence of the Latino-Hispanic community in the U.S. [Aug. 22]. Hispanic businesses are a vital part of the economic revitalization of many towns. In Illinois alone, Hispanic businesses are driving the economic rebirth of previously stagnant cities like Aurora, Waukegan and Rockford. The contributions by Hispanics should be recognized, celebrated, embraced and fully supported...
...copter ride, joyfully sporting the helmet that crew chief Cpl. Jessica Buckley, 25, had given him to wear. "We've never felt so forgotten in our lives," said Dawonne's mother, Trinise Henry, who said the family's food and bottled water had begun running out the day before. "Thank God this helicopter showed up, because I really thought no one was ever coming to get us." She pointed to her disabled neighbors as the CH-53 flew them to relief shelters at New Orleans International Airport. "That woman there will die pretty soon if she doesn...