Nsa Eases Secrecy A Bit Giving Glimpse Of Past
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on December 7, 2008
Many of the country’s secret code-breakers and eavesdroppers are hidden behind the National Security Agency’s fortifications.
“It does not pay to advertise your successes,” said Patrick D. Weadon, a senior NSA official. “There is always a danger when you lift the curtain ever so slightly.”
But even this agency is under pressure to loosen up. The NSA [...]
CCTV Cup English Speaking Contest Drops Curtain In Beijing
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on November 28, 2008
The winner is Shi Yupeng, from Fudan University. The student from Shanghai, who majors in Biology, emerged as grand champion.
Two second-place finishers and three who shared third-prize, also were given golden awards as finalists.
The six finalists emerged from the pack after four days of stiff competition at the CCTV network studios. Competitors took time out [...]