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...next decade, John Paul, in secret contact with Polish leader Wojciech Jaruzelski and Soviet and U.S. leaders, adroitly balanced his role as the union's champion with his resolve that no Polish blood be spilled. When Jaruzelski, fearing a Soviet invasion, declared martial law in 1981, the Pope mystified the West by disagreeing with U.S. sanctions. But his forbearance allowed him to attain a position of near partnership with the communist regime. Poland rolled back martial law in 1983 and--with the acquiescence of Mikhail Gorbachev--communism itself in April 1989. The largely peaceful transition seems to have influenced Gorbachev...
...CHAMPION OF ECUMENICISM...
...American bands like Interpol and the Killers, and British newcomers Bloc Party - all of whom are clearly influenced by Joy Division and New Order. The Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic can be heard lending vocals to the New Order track Jetstream on Sirens' Call, while British music mag NME, a champion of young bands, this year honored the New Order veterans with a Godlike Genius Award for their career achievements...
...years Brand has reined as Harvard’s head coach, the program has witnessed one national champion, two all-Americans, both men’s and women’s Ivy and IFA victories, and a sixth-place effort at the NCAA tournament, the highest finish in Crimson history...
Despite being a newcomer to the NCAA championships, Cross performed beyond her years and walked away with the 2005 national foil title. Cross secured her victory by shutting out Alicja Kryczalo, a three-time foil national champion from eventual winning team Notre Dame, in the final bout...