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...collective will and courage, a valor that arose in part out of desperation. A flourishing culture. Universities, clinics, industries, social welfare, housing, an agricultural system watered by a complex national irrigation grid, the world's largest diamond-polishing industry, defense industries. A going concern. One of the best armies in the world. Miraculous. But also the result of an infusion of about $43 billion in American Government aid over the years, and millions more contributed privately by Jews in America and elsewhere. ''The Israelis have produced a modern country -- doorknobs and hinges, plumbing fixtures, electrical supplies, chamber music, airplanes, teacups...
...leading candidate for the post by the committee. With the announcement, Cech joined several other potentially serious presidential contenders who have publicly said they are not candidates for Harvard’s top post. The University now finds itself in a delicate position. Some committee members have expressed concern that if the panel were to choose Faust so soon after Cech’s public withdrawal, she might she might appear to be a second choice, according to two sources. But if the committee demonstrates a willingness to reopen the search to other candidates, such as Provost Steven E. Hyman...
...University now finds itself in a delicate position. Some committee members have expressed concern that if the panel were to choose Faust so soon after Cech’s public withdrawal, she might appear to be a second choice, according to two sources...
...There is a tarnish now," says Ammiano. In light of Newsom's extramarital affair, Ammiano and others voiced concern about the mayor's ability to focus on the business of the city - and the morale of his administration. Recently, Newsom fended off critics who suggested he should have attended the Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C., where 260 U.S. city leaders gathered to discuss the plight of their jurisdictions, rather than jetting off to the Swiss ski town of Davos for the World Economic Forum. In defense, Newsom's press secretary Peter Ragone tells TIME that "The mayor's commitment...
...more concern for Japan is the sense that Yubari may provide a glimpse of the future - 41% of Yubarians are older than 65, mirroring Japan's own rapid graying. The city's population is shrinking, as is Japan's as a whole. And, thanks to its massive debt, Yubarians will pay more for less - as may all Japanese if the aging country can't reverse the trend of shrinking incomes and shrinking hope...