Mr Schmidt, who at Sun was involved in the creation of Java, the Internet's programming language of choice, has impeccable geek credentials.
The other important thing to note about central planning is that a lot of school reformers like Rhee or Klein use the language of choice but then push their reforms from above with little input from teachers or parents.
Something tells us that this specific choice of language isn't an accident.
"Nevertheless, his choice of language was deeply insensitive, " he added.
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With independence in 1962, the adoption of Arabic as the national language was a natural choice to mark the break with France and forge an identity suited to the country's new status as a third-world leader.
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What was also unusual about it, said Mr. Kamluk, was the choice of programing language.
Double tapping on a word reveals its definition, and you've got a choice of ten different language dictionaries.
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Alongside sciences, the English Baccalaureate comprises English, maths and humanities - which is a choice of history or geography - and a language.
One of the amendments would have altered the platform language in a way that accepted the views of pro-choice Republicans, some of whom argued that their position was not respected within the party, and that the "personal" issue of abortion should be depoliticized and removed from the party's foundation document.
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As they watch for longer, their first choice will often be a film made locally, in their own language.
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