Word: boast
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Terrorist groups often boast about their unity of purpose, the single-minded pursuit of their apocalyptic goals. But when it comes to leadership succession, history shows they are rarely united. The death of a charismatic leader often leads to fragmentation and infighting, followed by a loss of focus and effectiveness. Case in point: al-Qaeda's Iraqi arm never recovered from the killing of Abu Mousab al-Zarqawi...
...Hunter S. Thompson's 1966 account of spending a year with the gang in northern California. The group says a typical member rides 20,000 miles a year, usually on the Angels' preferred machines, Harley-Davidsons. And members still refer to themselves as "one percenters" - a half-century-old boast playing off the saying that 1% of troublemakers give a bad name to 99% of respectable bikers...
...bags stuffed with confiscated marijuana into an unmarked police truck. Levels of THC - the agent in marijuana that produces feelings of euphoria, and in some users mild hallucinations and paranoia - have risen dramatically because of indoor techniques. Thirty years ago, most marijuana contained about 7% THC. Today, indoor growers boast THC levels of 25% or higher thanks to the additional care that indoor plants receive. (See pictures of 4/20, the unofficial pot holiday...
...Mattel for Barbie's 50th, is valued at $50,000. In the style of "#1," Barbie is decked out in 34 carats worth of white and black diamonds, which sparkle down to her heels, complete with a 24-karat-gold chain bracelet on her left wrist. The convention did boast some lower-priced vintage dolls, ranging from $500 to $2,000 a pop. Collectors could even find Barbie accessories: one Barbie toaster with two pieces of toast, $3; an authentic Barbie silver-bodiced dress, $195; and long brown gloves with a fur-trimmed scarf...
...begin consuming more locally, how much will the changes in American tastes and habits affect the rest of the world? By that time, China will boast - it already boasts - a vibrant consuming economy of its own, one that will demand more and more of China's own goods. So will this be the ruin of China? Certainly not, but its growth will slow. And bringing more production to the U.S. can only help our own economy, lending it stability, bolstering the dollar and weaning down our debt...