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...sense, foreigners' buying companies is a good thing for a debtor nation like the U.S., because it's harder to dump those investments in a panic than it is to sell bonds. But there's a worrisome aspect to this trend, even beyond the usual xenophobic concerns about foreigners' acquiring our national treasures...
...however, two surefire ways to hit the 2014 target. One is for schools to cheat on the tests--a frighteningly commonplace solution, according to David Berliner, a respected education scholar at Arizona State University and a co-author of a new book, Collateral Damage, that documents the cheating trend. The other solution is to make the state tests easier, a phenomenon known among educators as "the race to the bottom." Philadelphia's Vallas likes to joke that there are two paths to success for his city's schools: improve instruction for students "or give them the Illinois tests...
These exceptional examples of political grandstanding, however, point to an unfortunate trend among some Harvard students: those who exploit their precious few college years preparing for public office or campaigning for delusional progressive causes...
...unknown across most of Europe. Fenella Tyler, communications manager for S&N's cider division, admits: "In Portugal, cider is a word they've never heard." On the other hand, she says, there is broad appeal across Europe for alcoholic fruity beverages, and there's also a buoyant consumer trend toward premium drinks. With a market this ripe, both companies are intent on ensuring that their cider house rules...
...sexy silhouette might belie Cristina's tough-girl attitude, but the choice is in keeping with the current trend for tastefully revealing bridal gowns. As a fashion-conscious sensibility infiltrates so many design categories, even the traditional wedding-gown market is getting trendy. "I had no idea brides were so ready to bare it," says Aberra, pointing to another of her recent hits, the Reese dress, a silk faille design with a completely bare back and plunging neckline...