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Bertone has tried to exert his influence over the unwieldy Vatican bureaucracy by placing his trusted Italians in key positions and serving as the ultimate gatekeeper to the Pope, who has fewer direct meetings than his predecessor had and stays focused on his writings and continuing his work as guardian of church doctrine. "Bertone has a stranglehold over things," says the Vatican official critical of the No. 2 man. "But that may be what Pope wants...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Amid the Abuse Scandal, Benedict's No. 2 Draws Fire | 4/14/2010 | See Source »

...than $100,000 per fish; in any case, no species is immune to overfishing. The Japanese may have chosen not to see what they're doing to the fish they love best, but I've read about what's happening, and now you have too. And we have to exert ourselves if our children are to enjoy the pleasure of gobbling up o-toro...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Turning My Back, Sadly, on Bluefin Tuna | 3/30/2010 | See Source »

...1970s, Britons may find themselves ruled by a minority government. Back then, Labour's pact with the smaller Liberal Party proved short-lived, and the government eventually fell to a no-confidence motion. Britain's third party now has a longer name - the Liberal Democrats - and hopes to exert a more enduring influence on any new administration. Smaller parties will flex their muscles if there's a hung Parliament. This raises the specter of political instability, gridlock and even a second general election within the year. Such an outcome could only exacerbate the economic turbulence that has contributed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Deep Funk: Why Britain is Feeling Bleak | 3/29/2010 | See Source »

Ecclestone, a former driver and team owner, began to exert control over F1 in the late 1970s, when he got a lock on the sale of the sport's TV rights, its most valuable asset. In 2005 he sold most of his stake in Formula One Management to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. But thanks to a complicated ownership structure, he's still the straw that stirs the drink. Ecclestone alone makes the big TV, sponsorship and track deals that keep F1's cash gushing. He rests his legacy on the numbers, and they are indeed impressive, not least...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Turbulent Times of Formula One | 3/15/2010 | See Source »

Wyclef’s Haitian roots and sunny demeanor both came to the fore at Cultural Rhythms. In honor of his tropical birthplace and his continued efforts to exert a positive influence on an area that needs it like no other, we bring you the Upside-Down Pineapple Cake, a concoction recommended by Grafton Street Pub & Grill’s expert bartender Paulo. Paulo showed us how to make this subtly fruity summer drink, and now, we'll show you how to make your...

Author: By Derrick Asiedu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Crimson Cocktail: Upside-Down Pineapple Cake | 3/5/2010 | See Source »

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