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...observation that Judaism, Christianity and Islam all claim descent from the biblical figure of Abraham. Father Richard McBrien, a theologian at Notre Dame, says that "if he doesn't bring up the issue of reciprocal respect for Christian minorities, he's not doing his job," but that he should avoid an absolutist, now-or-never stance...
...loss to Boston University on Tuesday.Cusworth has also converted on 14-of-19 field goals this season, a vast improvement on his sub-.500 percentage from last year. To win, however, the Crimson will need more than a big game from its big man. They will also have to avoid the fate that befell the squad last year against Boston College, when Harvard—visibly rattled by the major-college atmosphere and talent level of the Eagles—was blown out in the early minutes. Michigan’s Crisler Arena seats 13,700 fans...
...that Ohiri Field will be fully lined with public toilets. Let’s use them. More than that, while much has been made of what seem to be unduly harsh restrictions on this year’s tailgate, much less attention has been given to how we can avoid even harsher restrictions in the future and how we can generally ensure a safe and fun tailgate. Despite the widespread belief that this year’s tailgate will mark a return to Prohibition, Harvard-Yale will not be dry. Those who provide proof of age will be sold...
...that’s when pop culture is…inspirational and healthy and wonderful,” Rees says of Stewart’s outburst and its ilk.Despite this strident, demanding stance, Rees does not seem preachy in conversation. He frequently brings up a struggle to avoid self-righteousness, and he is self-deprecating with regard to his own successes.Rees estimates that “maybe ten percent” of GYWO strips achieve that flash of honesty he looks for.“That leaves a lot of filler,” he says.FUTURE UNCERTAINIn early 2002, Rees...
...Modern politics have been hard on House Speakers. O'Neill was the last one to give up the office under circumstances of his choosing; all four since him have been ousted from it, under one set of circumstances or another. If Pelosi is to avoid that fate, she must learn how to control the impulses and instincts that those around her say define her character. She will have to broaden her circle, trust her colleagues and take to heart the words of the man who managed to hold the job longer than anyone else in history. "You cannot...