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...mere thought of this makes Baumgartner's fleshy face turn red. The machines would take up space currently needed for passengers, he argues, and would add to the congestion--offering an even more inviting target for people like the L.A. shooter. Instead, Baumgartner wants the machines hidden away underground, amid the expanse of Disneyesque rail track that transports luggage from ticket counter to airplane. "I can have either machines or people in my terminal," says Baumgartner. "I can't fit both...
...That's why President Bush was on Wall Street Tuesday, appealing to investors to keep the faith by warning corporate executives to cease and desist from abusing the trust of their shareholders. Amid a rolling wave of accounting scandals, the President warned that "faith in the fundamental integrity of American business leaders is being undermined." Restoring that faith, he said, was fundamental to maintaining the American way of life: "All investment is an act of faith, and faith is earned by integrity," Bush said. "In the long run, there's no capitalism without conscience; there is no wealth without character...
...Turks are also concerned about new military engagements while Afghanistan remains unfinished business - hardly surprising, since they're shouldering the leading peacekeeping role there, amid signs that the peace may be unraveling. Far from being able to withdraw and move on to the next challenge, current indications are that stabilizing Afghanistan may require greater investment of Western troops than has been the case until...
...Ichiro is watching a tape of tonight's opposing pitcher. He does this before every game. After batting practice he sits oh-so-cozily amid the clubhouse bustle, looking for weakness. No teammate speaks to him. His eyes shine. He looks hungry...
...mere thought of this makes Baumgartner's fleshy face turn red. The machines would take up space currently needed for passengers, he argues, and would add to the congestion-offering an even more inviting target for people like the L.A. shooter. Instead, Baumgartner wants the machines hidden away underground, amid the expanse of Disneyesque rail track that transports luggage from ticket counter to airplane. "I can have either machines or people in my terminal," says Baumgartner. "I can't fit both...