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Jarding and Saunders avoid for the most part the cheap shots that characterize the work of Michael Moore...
...wrong. The “literacy” with which they are concerned is inarguably essential, but incorrectly assigned. That 50 percent of four-year graduates are unable to calculate a tip is inexcusable, but rather than blame it on the fact they avoid math classes in college, why not ask how they passed high school not knowing how to take 15 percent. Standardized tests in secondary schools are intended to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in college. This implies that a proper college education will rely on the three...
...allow Palestinian infighting that will likely destroy any chance of creating a coherent Palestinian response to Olmert's plans. Then again, even if Israel doesn't bomb the PA, its economic stranglehold might still result in the collapse of the PA, which is exactly what Israel wants to avoid...
...breast cancer or blood clots, you can safely consider estrogen therapy for temporary relief. Eventually, as genetic tests based on blood samples from WHI participants start to be developed, investigators should be able to say even more precisely who is likely to benefit from estrogen treatment and who should avoid it. Meanwhile, stay tuned for more surprising WHI results...
...That he has held important positions throughout most of his career is no accident?it's the result of careful planning and lots of backroom dealmaking. The ability to create stable alliances, avoid alienating former and future supporters and adjust strategies as circumstances require are essential traits of a strong political leader. Ozawa has all of these skills. In taking over the DPJ, his willingness to retain members of Maehara's executive team and appoint another former party president, Naoto Kan, as acting president are smart moves that preserve leadership continuity and keep the DPJ's younger members energized...