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...progress is meaningless. Much of India lacks even minimal infrastructure, and conditions are deplorable. Are the "happy new capitalists" enthusiastic enough to undertake developmental work in needy regions? The population growth in our country has us lagging behind in prehistoric stages of development. However much the government tries to tout India's growth, a prospering economy will be of no use if it doesn't improve the lives of the downtrodden. Sanghita C. Bhattacharjee Calcutta, India...
Coalition officials tout the theory that a thriving middle class will inevitably demand an end to violence and ensure a peaceful democracy. "If you have a job and a home and a cell phone, you'll be a lot less eager to launch attacks," says Tom Foley, an investment banker from Greenwich, Conn., who runs private-sector development for the coalition in Baghdad. His argument may not be proved for years. But the belief that companies can help foster democracy while earning money has been a strong draw for Iraqi emigres. After decades of exile in the U.S., Sabah Khesbak...
...what of the brave few who sign up for class, despite College-encouraged opportunities to do something less academic? The very relaxed atmosphere J-term advocates tout could make it more difficult for students to focus on classwork. The culture of a J-term inherently threatens to water down the classes offered...
...other time, no one wants to hear that his or her job is gone forever. What makes the jobs issue particularly potent this year is the fact that the states with the biggest manufacturing job losses happen to be such swing states as Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Administration officials tout Bush's plans to strengthen community colleges and career centers and provide up to $3,000 to help displaced workers find new jobs. But as Edwards likes to point out as he stumps for the Democratic nomination, that's little comfort if there are no jobs waiting in your community...
...following the launch of her Kmart clothing and home collection, Thalia Sodi, who will debut a magazine this month that will crown her "Latina Martha." There's even a host of "anti-Marthas," including Dan Ho, whose Rescue magazine is pitched to those in "Martha recovery." While they all tout their own particular niche, what they share is tricks to fake the painstaking perfectionism that earned the queen of lifestyle her crown...