Word: acton
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...Congress now stands as a paradox of Lord Acton's observation that power corrupts. Losing corrupts too; 35 years of rule by the majority Democrats has embittered congressional Republicans. Even the normally easygoing minority leader, Bob Michel, has toughened his tone, angering Democrats by calling their monopoly on power a "corrosive acid upon the restraints of stability and comity...
Haven't had enough of arts festivals yet? Try the Acton-Boxborough Jamboree of the visual and performing arts 10th anniversary celebration. Taking place at the Acton-Boxborough High School's campus, the festival will feature hot air balloon flights and perfomances by mime Michael Trautman, the New Orleans jazz band, street singer Stephen Baird and the New England Brass Quintet. Permormances Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Telephone...
Harvard managed some scoring opportunities in a subsequent power play, but N.U. backstop Kelly Dyer (who backed up the NHL's Tom Barrasso at Acton-Boxboro High) stonewalled the Crimson. White matched Dyer's efforts, and the Crimson entered the final period trailing by only one goal...
...against him during the battle over SALT II: "When he is an insider, he is part of the solution to the challenge of arms control; when he is an outsider, he is part of the problem -- an implacable obstructionist." Warnke argues that Nitze illustrates a corollary to Lord Acton's famous adage: "Power corrupts, but the loss of power corrupts absolutely." Nitze rejects and resents the charge: "On a number of occasions in my career I have quit jobs when I disagreed with policy. I'm not just interested in being part of the Government; I'm interested...
...number of prospects will hope to crack the Crimson's starting line-up and send Harvard to a third straight NCAA Final Four appearance. The recruits include: John Biotti, Chris' younger brother, of Newton; Pete Ciavaglia of Synder, Ted Donato of Dedham; Michael Francis of Braintree; Matt Silwa of Acton; Eric Vandal of Seekonk; Michael Vukonich of Duluth, Minn.; and Michael Weisbrod of Woodbury...