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Fitzpatrick knows better than anyone that those sky-high personal numbers are easily within reach, but to attain them would diminish the offensive whole, and that this is no zero-sum game. If he were to throw at the expense of Dawson’s touches, opponents could key on the pass and eventually limit his effectiveness...
...Whitlam, then in the office of New South Wales Labor Opposition leader Bob Carr (now Premier), as a Liverpool City councillor and, since 1994, as the local M.P. for Werriwa. He's diligent, serious and bookish - and a seeker of political tutors. His Labor contemporaries never doubted he'd attain the leadership; some of them, however, were surprised by how quickly he got there, how cleverly he played Caucus, the Parliament and the Canberra press gallery to capture public attention. "Who the hell is Mark Latham?" says a senior Labor M.P., recalling reaction to his leader's ascent...
...ancient Greek games symbolized the Olympian heights man was able to attain in a golden age [Aug. 9]. It is unfortunate that greed and corruption have found their way into the modern Olympic Games. The quest for glory has made some athletes use banned drugs or other performance-enhancing products. The Games offer us a rare opportunity for unity and a chance to prove that we are worthy inheritors of the Greek ancestors who left a noble history. G.A. AMADI Aba, Nigeria...
...volunteers to spend his time with kids. When a gold medal is awarded for integrity and citizenship, Michael will stand on the highest platform. Donald Mathis, Executive Director Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. The ancient Greek games symbolized the Olympian heights man was able to attain in a golden age. It is unfortunate that greed and corruption have found their way into the modern Olympic Games. The quest for glory has made some athletes use banned drugs or other performance-enhancing products. The Games offer us a rare opportunity for unity and a chance to prove...
Some fans are partial to the passive, assisted stretching, which makes it easier for them to attain certain yoga positions. "It gives you more flexibility," says Dr. Martha Barnette, a plastic surgeon and founder-owner of Mandala Med-Spa. "It is often very hard for people to loosen stiffened joints on their...