Word: championed
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...have more, despite the political and economic quagmire in the Philippines. It's true that Corazon Aquino did not have an amazing presidential term, but People Power continues to inspire the world. Journalists Eugenia Apostol and Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc feed the populace with balanced news and fearless views. Pool champion Efren Reyes is always a breath of fresh air. While showing off seems to be the mantra of most sports superstars, Reyes remains humble despite his legendary status. These four heroes serve not only as inspiration but also warnings. Would-be dictators, irresponsible journalists and show-off athletes should...
...points, while No. 2 Missouri won the meet with 157 points. “I’m better prepared this year than in years past,” said Ogunwole, who captured his final bout in a 2-1, double-overtime victory against Division II national heavyweight champion Tervel Diagnev. “I’m more consistent in getting takedowns earlier on in the match, which changes the feel of the entire match,” Ogunwole said. “The coach has been helping me a lot [in that area...
...After all, he had no qualms about moving to Salt Lake City to plan the 2002 Olympics. What it most likely amounts to is reckless hubris; the arrogance to believe that he is so likeable that even after being subjected to such cynical exploitation, Massachusetts’ citizens will champion his presidential bid anyway. If he fails to keep this hubris in check, it could prove to be his downfall come election season...
...that is precisely what is happening. According to Reverend Louis Sheldon, another champion of the Christian Right, in an interview with The Jewish Week, “[Haggard] said homosexuality is genetic. I said, no it isn’t. But I knew he was covering up. They need to say that.” Where could Haggard have gotten the kooky, left-wing impression that homosexuality was innate, not chosen? Probably from that kooky, left-wing thing called personal experience. Or does the Bible trump that...
...main reason they lost was that England had the better fast bowlers. The worry for Australia is that even without Simon Jones, they still might. McGrath is a champion. He's also 36. Watching him running in to bowl revives memories of an Australian practice at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the late '90s, when two speedsters at opposite ends of their careers were operating in adjacent nets. Veteran Craig McDermott was bustling in as though he had a lead weight strapped to each thigh; a flowing Brett Lee, meanwhile, might have been mistaken for an Olympic sprinter. Though...