Word: boasting
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...even if he were correct, there isn’t much here for the well-meaning environmentalist. Jensen has nothing good to say about the ideals of the moderate green movement, of which Saskatoon can boast a strong contingent. The city, home to a large public university, is chock-full of organic-buying, bottle-recycling, hip-dressing young activists (alongside the more conservative SUV-drivers). Many of them are engaged in projects that focus on empowering individuals to make small green changes in their lives—the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, for example, provides homeowners with information about pesticide alternatives...
Grims Grenka In-the-know travelers are forgoing Europe's tried-and-true tourist destinations and heading in droves to Oslo. The just-opened Grims Grenka is feeding the needs of discerning jet setters with guest rooms that boast mix-it-yourself cocktail bars and freestanding baths, while the hotel's rooftop lounge offers breathtaking views of the booming city. Rooms start at $345 per night...
...home team in the 2008 Ivy opener at Lavietes. Harvard got its revenge in Hanover just three weeks later, but this time around, the matchup will be about far more than bragging rights.Frontcourt play takes center stage in any of the three potential matchups: Cornell, Dartmouth, and Harvard boast talented forwards in Maduka, Brittany Smith, and Katie Rollins, respectively. Yet the Crimson knows all too well that doubling down low means leaving shooters open. Big Green sharpshooters Koren Schram and Kristen Craft combined for six three-pointers in Dartmouth’s upset in Cambridge, while Big Red guard Lauren...
...that “If I could add only one person to the faculty, Cass would be that person.” Sunstein’s appointment is truly a boon to the law school and the Harvard community, yet it is only one of the accomplishments Kagan can boast during her tenure as dean. This latest success is an encouraging sign of the degree to which Kagan has thoroughly revitalized the law school. Her numerous accomplishments are a credit to herself and her tenure, and also reflect favorably upon the University as a whole. Under Kagan?...
...line in 1908, its production reaching 15 million within 20 years. That is three times the rate at which Tata plans to introduce its no-frills vehicle. Furthermore, Model T fuel consumption averaged 15 miles per gallon—better than a Hummer—while the Nano can boast 50 miles per gallon. And when it comes to the bottom line, there’s no contest: the ‘affordable’ Model T ran the typical turn-of-the-century buyer under $20,000 in 2007 dollars, almost 10 times as much as the Nano costs...