Word: unfairness
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...several people familiar with the discussions in Mass. Hall, Summers was reluctant to bend on two key points: academic freedom, which he felt should have protected his right to hypothesize on unsettled scientific issues, and the faculty’s criticisms of his leadership, which he thought were unfair and ill-willed...
...works with the Harvard Museum of Natural History, which features exhibits on evolution. But Hanken said that staunch supporters of intelligent design will not be halted by the court ruling. “Some on the [intelligent design] side will appeal the judge’s decision as unfair on technical grounds or simply deny that he made the correct decision,” Hanken said. Professor of Philosophy Edward J. Hall said there is still a chance intelligent design could be taught in science classrooms. “Keep in mind that creationist sentiments have already had widespread...
...ensure that all students have a safe and modern learning environment. He has championed the development of strict new academic standards and demanded accountability in the schools. Governor Taft is a friend and a national leader in education. I encourage TIME to take a broader look before printing such unfair attacks in the future. JAMES B. HUNT JR. FORMER GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh...
...would not be unfair to say that Scarlett Johansson would not have an acting career without her voice. It’s a voice that simultaneously effuses mature confidence and naïve incorruptibility. It takes you to dangerous depths of doesn’t-she-look-a-little-young curiosity. It makes you wonder if, as a youth, Scarlett’s parents took a big strip of sandpaper and ground that voice from a perfect diamond down into a rough-cut masterpiece. It’s seduced the on-screen likes of Billy Bob Thornton, Colin Firth...
...cover story reported how Chinese manufacturers are crafting sophisticated products that allow China to compete in markets historically dominated by European - and especially Italian - firms. Some readers blamed Europe's decline on its economic inefficiencies. Others criticized Asia's unfair labor practices The article "Twilight In Italy," on the ferocious competition that Italian manufacturers are facing from Chinese firms, hit the nail on the head [Dec. 5]. Italy is going to resemble China before it achieved economic success. In order to compete, Italians will have to give up the buying power and social security they are used to. Italy...