Syed noted that China was not heading for a hard landing, something this page at Forbes has reported on for the last several months.

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"I am very proud of what I have achieved so far but it is important for me to give something back to the community, " said Al Busaidi, who is heading back to Oman for Ramadan before re-joining his crew for the summer's European sailing tour.

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Some experts argue that the programs belong at trade schools and that students should use their undergraduate years to learn something about the world before heading to business school for an M.

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"I am not used to asking for permission every time I have to do something, " says Robert Sinnott, who is heading Bechtel's effort to repair the port.

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