Word: bearings
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...beam images of refugees jamming the red dirt roads of central Africa, and radios broadcast the crackle of gunfire from forested hills, it's clear that something needs to be done. Troops may provide succour for now; but in the long run serious pressure needs to be brought to bear on political leaders until the fighting stops...
...likes Emanuel, 49, the former senior Clinton White House official who just won his fourth term in Congress representing a portion of Chicago and who serves as the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House. Even some members of his own party (including members of the black and Latino caucuses) bear no affection for him, especially those who feel he has run roughshod over their prerogatives in pursuit of some greater goal - like wresting control of the House from the Republicans in 2006, a project Emanuel spearheaded. Others simply fear him. But few people who know and have dealt with Emanuel...
...currently about 17. Factor in earnings estimates for 2009 - S&P analysts are forecasting average per-share earnings will be $48.52 next year, down from about $55 in 2008 - and stocks would have to drop at least another 30% before they would start to approach the lows of fierce bear markets of the past...
...boyfriend, on the other hand, desires two things in a holiday: "all-inclusive" and "beach." Also, since he can't bear to be away from the office for more than a day, his fantasy jaunt would take place over a long weekend and wouldn't require more than two hours' travel time. There would be Wi-Fi everywhere and everyone would speak English...
...field. He’s one of the core players on our team, who has support and really works hard.” Even with a 2-0 lead, the Crimson would not let up. Freshman Tim Linden and Akpan continued to threaten the Black Bear defense, but ended up with their shots at the goal blocked. And while Maine managed seven attempted shots in the second half, the Crimson defense was stingy in not allowing a goal scored on them. Harms once again had a phenomenal game, recording his sixth shutout so far this season...