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...kind of relationship parent and child have with each other. New York City psychologist Karen Zager suggests preparing coping strategies in advance of the trip to avoid old conflicts that can resurface with 24/7 togetherness and plan for some time apart as a break. She also advises having "backup plans in case you need to come home early." Still, for those willing to take the chance, the rewards can range from learning something new about someone they love to sharing a bonding experience that can be treasured forever. Here are five trips of a lifetime that almost...
With Hyman and Keohane out of the running, the Corporation turned to its fail-safe backup: Bok. For Houghton, who himself had reprised his role as chairman and chief executive of the glassworks and fiber-optics maker Corning in 2002 after a six-year hiatus, Bok seemed reliable, according to a source who spoke with Houghton. The only thing left to do was to convince a 75-year-old man to leave the beaches of Florida for a bitterly divided university in Massachusetts...
...scoring opportunities. Behind Garcia, goaltender and co-captain Robbie Burmeister, the only senior starter, played well in goal throughout the year. “[Burmeister] puts us in position to win and does his part,” Garcia said. Despite their inexperience, freshmen 2-MO Danny Bilotti and backup goaltender John Connolly played well for the Crimson. Their success, as well as the relative youth of this year’s team, bodes well for next year. “We will have a lot of players back,” Garcia said. —Staff writer...
...didn't the backup protection work? The pumping system meant to mitigate post-hurricane flooding worked at just 16% of capacity during the storm. The pumps that did work were scattered across four parishes, vastly reducing their efficacy. Once electricity was lost and operators evacuated, the system was quickly overwhelmed...
What does the report recommend? The Corps must dramatically strengthen backup systems, keep up with the latest scientific developments and do a better job of risk assessment to prevent another disaster...