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...Druze are legendary for their ferocity in defending their traditional mountain stronghold in the Chouf. It was reported that some Druze supporters of the Hizballah coalition even switched sides in the battles to join Jumblatt's men against the Shi'ites of Hizballah - politics suddenly taking a backseat to deeper feelings of loyalty to the clan and sect and unity against the outsider. "We are believers in peace and co-existence, but we will not accept any aggression against us," said Shawki Zeidan, a veteran Druze militia commander who led some 300 fighters against Hizballah on a 6,000-foot...
...Macmillan Digital Publishing released “Math Invaders,” an action game resembling the classic “Doom.” While it was more popular than previous educational video games, its mild success owed largely to the fact that math took a backseat to entertainment. Kaplan has yet to divulge details about their latest product, but if “Math Invaders” is any indication, the game will have to lure players before it can teach them. Perhaps a game that expands vocabulary using visual definitions, so you can learn to define...
...game to the uninitiated. The gaudy, dark casinos and dance clubs contrast with the bright, cozy images of Ben’s college life. The clash between these two worlds ultimately sends him on a downward spiral.This downfall is never fleshed out, though, as in-depth characterization takes a backseat to the gambling plot. Despite the script’s lack of depth, Sturgess does a fine job of conveying Ben’s torn loyalties as he becomes increasingly engrossed in the team. The British actor’s one flaw is the inconsistency of his American accent...
...Increasingly, courses and concentrations seem to take a backseat in determining one’s post-college life. Many students see liberal arts merely as a supplement to non-academic activities—a series of motions necessary to obtain a piece of paper certifying one as employable...
...cadet, a first-year Harvard graduate student who asks not to be identified, says that thoughts of the war take a backseat to the more immediate concerns...