Sorry, the professional class is full: losing his academic job meant having to get his head around working with his hands
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A college professor recalls the anger and frustration he felt when he was laid off from his tenured position and could find no position anywhere in the US. Though he had disdain for manual labor, he took a construction job, and is now laboring on and off and feels healthy, strong and contented.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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The future of warfare
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The application of information technology to weaponry is likely to further strengthen the military superiority of the US. The technology will benefit attack more than defense, rendering weapons more accurate at greater distances.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Butrint preserved
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Archaeological sites in Albania such as the ancient city of Butrint were once abandoned or poorly maintained, but they are now major tourist attractions. The challenge now is to stop them being spoilt by tourism.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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