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...small but prosperous peninsula of peninsulas can play in our century? Who is honest about Europe's economic challenge from the rising Asian nations? Who forces electorates to consider whether it is right, or wise, for the U.S. to shoulder such a large share of the world's peacemaking burden...
...although better road conditions could improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles. And, so far, the kinds of ideas floated by U.S. and European politicians - gas-tax breaks or increasing use of biofuels - have not yet been broached in Cameroon. Instead, politicians in Yaoundé have tried to ease the burden by cutting taxes and import duties on basic foods. And they have promised to review fuel prices and to build more refineries to boost fuel supplies. Although Cameroon has rich offshore oil deposits of its own, it has only one refinery in the Atlantic port of Limbe, the output from...
...That is you privilege and your burden,” she said...
...Spurs, Kobe faced Bruce Bowen, the best on-the-ball defender in the NBA. The Celtics don't have a perimeter stopper quite as good as Bowen, so it's best that they throw different guys at him. Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and James Posey will likely share the burden of stopping Kobe. "All players thrive off rhythm," says Anthony. "If Kobe spots one guy's weakness, he'll run with that all day. If you mix up your defenders a lot, it might make him think. And if he's not just relying on his instincts...
...certainly have our class rings, our dearly-bought scrap of Harvard parchment, and the promise of regular phone calls from the development office. We share experiences from Expos to the Last Chance Dance. And together we have the burden of living up to the high expectations of being a graduate of this historic school...