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...never reaches beyond spitefulness, and nothing ever redeems him. Our inability to connect with his character ultimately undermines the mystery of his vanishing. At first it seems interesting not to reveal the true reasons behind Newell’s disappearance, as it represents the idea that we can never understand these characters who live in such vastly different worlds than we do. The nature of individual action—and, by the same token, the nature of modern life—must always be an enigma for others to scrutinize endlessly in recordings. However, the external description, while allowing...

Author: By David S. Wallace, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: ‘Beautiful Children’ Stuck in Loop | 3/7/2008 | See Source »

Many will never quite understand the definition of quality control--which is why it's fortunate that management trailblazer Joseph Juran devoted his life to the concept. His theories, notably the Pareto Principle, or 80-20 rule, were widely adopted by companies around the world that aimed to be more efficient. The rule, which asserts that 80% of effects arise from 20% of causes, is now applied to countless concepts, ranging from purchasing (20% of customers buy 80% of products) to management strategy (80% of production snafus stem from 20% of workers). Juran...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones | 3/6/2008 | See Source »

...registered because I wanted to understand what was really important for me,” he said. “It was cool to get out of the zone I’m in and look at a cross section of what the freshman class thinks of their experience...

Author: By Prathama K. Nabi, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Frosh Panels To Discuss Extra-Curricular Life | 3/6/2008 | See Source »

...going to happen, obviously. I feel that the campaign has really reached a critical point, which I welcome because I think this is the toughest job in the world [and] whoever is vying for it should be tested and questioned. That is certainly something I have been through and understand the territory that goes with this candidacy. And voters are prepared to have that same opportunity - to be sure they got all the information they need before they make their decision. I think it is a historic race, so obviously it is exciting. We are both bringing so many more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Interview with Clinton: One Day at a Time | 3/6/2008 | See Source »

...chance of garnering congressional support. Obviously Congress will work with Congress on a plan, unless something dramatically changes [with] how the world works between now and 2009. But it is something that I think I have a special insight into having been on both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue. I understand the potential influence to set the agenda and create the playing field that the President has, but the President has to understand that the Congress will come up with the legislation. I have talked about this many times in '93. The Congress told the President, "Well, you decide what...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Interview with Clinton: One Day at a Time | 3/6/2008 | See Source »

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