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Pandora's box

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Pandora’s box
contained all evils; opened up, evils escape to afflict world. [Rom. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 799]
See : Evil


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13 (ANI): In the wake of the controversy surrounding the Kerry Lugar Bill, the Zardari Government has reportedly decided to replace Pakistani ambassador to the United States, Hussain Haqqani within 48 hours, something analysts say could open up an embarrassing Pandora's box for the government.
Richard Hurley of CIFAS, the UK's Fraud Prevention Service, commented, "Increasing numbers of cost-conscious consumers are now shopping online, and whilst the rise in online spending is great for online retailers, it opens up a Pandora's Box of security threats.
Subsuming them under the education umbrella opens Pandora's box - further rules and regulations in the name of "school readiness," "cognitive development," "equal opportunity," or whatever catchphrase arises from the fevered imaginations of state bureaucrats and child development "experts.
 
 
 
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