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...long struggle to become "one from many." If the Iraqis are nowhere near forming a united country, perhaps letting them settle into states partitioned according to ethnic and religious differences is the most practical and humane policy available. Someday the better angels of the Iraqis' natures may bring them closer to union, but American blood and treasure are not bottomless resources for propping up a largely fictive nation. Steve McGreal, Chicago...
...business that caters predominantly to women, it still seems somehow paradoxical that so many men remain in charge. And yet if you take a closer look at the true pioneers of global luxury, going right back to Coco Chanel, above, it's clear that when a fundamental shift occurs in the industry, it is often the work of a powerful and creative woman. The entrepreneurs, CEOs and designers (there's even a muse) presented on the following pages are most often defined by their determination and fearlessness?from the CEO who is reinventing and reviving the YSL brand...
...smart blocking on our part.” Harvard was slow out of the gate due to poor serve receive, getting off to an early 5-1 deficit. That was all the Wildcats needed to take the first frame, as the Crimson failed to draw any closer than three points, en route to a 30-20 UNH victory. In game two, the Wildcats picked up right where they had left off, taking another 5-1 lead and stretching it to 9-2 on consecutive Harvard errors. The Crimson answered with a four-point rally, pulling within three...
...game. The Crimson was able to shut out the Crusaders, 2-0, but the game was by no means a one-way contest.“It was a battle,” said Shapiro. “It was very back-and-forth, and it was a much closer game than it seems from the score.”At the end of the first period, both teams were scoreless despite Harvard’s 5-1 shot advantage for the half.It didn’t take long, however, for the Crimson and Holy Cross (2-5) to come...
...single shot on goal in the second frame. And with two minutes to play, the Panthers looked to have the equalizer, but Mann stood in the team’s way, diving out to block the shot and preserve Harvard’s second consecutive victory.As Harvard edges closer to its Ivy League slate, it will need to correct these flaws and find a consistency it has lacked so far.“You can’t keep playing like that each game,” coach Ray Leone said. “We’re getting tired...