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...sides in all of World War II. That's giving up? The lessons of Vietnam are many, but chief among them are that invading forces cannot subdue a native population fighting a guerrilla war; that Americans will not support endless costly wars of choice; and that humility, caution and planning are essential in military operations. Daniel Brezenoff Long Beach, California, U.S. Cool Inventions You presented a fantastic summary of the Best Inventions of 2006 [Nov. 20]. While these toys will keep us amused for a great many years, they will eventually become boring, will lead to no eternal conclusions...
...water was indeed the cause of the tracks, the likeliest source would be aquifers just below the surface. But while this conjures images of warm, amniotic pools cooking up all manner of biology, Michael Malin, chief scientist of the study, urges caution. Acids mixing with water can lower its freezing temperature to nearly -150°F. That's a cold, caustic brew for any living thing that tries to take hold. "Water on Mars does not prove biology," Malin says, "but it may permit...
...sides in all of World War II. That's giving up? The lessons of Vietnam are many, but chief among them are that invading forces cannot subdue a native population fighting a guerrilla war; that Americans will not support endless costly wars of choice; and that humility, caution and planning are essential in military operations...
Some contend that the greenback may already have been oversold. Currency strategist Mackinnon says he urges caution when the market sentiment is all one way. And in New York City, Ken Goldstein, an economist at business research organization the Conference Board, reckons: "All we're seeing is another one of those short-term moves that will peter out in weeks or months...
Undoubtedly, Tasering a miscreant student is better than shooting him, but the former can still be a horrific abuse of power. NLWs should be used with great caution for the purpose of avoiding further violence. They should not be an easy way for the police to avoid tiresome negotiation...