Word: cols
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Diane DeGette (D-Col.) also said she wondered how Enron’s board of director’s could have failed to oversee Enron’s financial deals...
...spring of 1952, Tenzing Norgay joined a Swiss climbing team. From the start he demonstrated extraordinary leadership. As he led the three Sherpas and seven Swiss climbers toward the South Col at 7,925 m, they were stopped by savage winds and forced to bivouac 153 m below the day's goal. Tashi Tenzing writes, "My grandfather stayed in the Sherpa tent to keep them company. He managed to cook some soup and the Swiss were incredulous when, roped to keep himself from being blown off the face, he appeared at their tent with hot food and drink." The next...
Some on the right, such as Rep. Tom G. Tancredo (R-Col.), oppose the president’s plan because it might “entice people to come to the United States to be on welfare.” However, the legal immigrants the food stamp program would assist have all gone through the process of obtaining a valid U.S. visa and have demonstrated a willingness to work. It is wrong for the federal government to deny this helping hand to those desperately in need. American citizens or not, those living and working legally in the United States should...
...Psywarriors have found that "the truth is the best propaganda," says Col. James Treadwell, the 4th Group's commander. Otherwise, "you lose credibility," he explains, and the audience tunes out. Leaflets have explained how to use relief food packets and warned civilians to stay away from combat zones. Commando Solo's broadcasts mix world news stories with sales pitches. A recent show, for example, reported on United Nations efforts to organize Taliban opposition groups and ended with the plea: "this must happen for there to finally be peace in Afghanistan...
...Col. John DiFava, the interim head of security at Logan who gave the order, said the breaches, including two lapses at Logan after Sept. 11, gave “ample cause” for barring the company from further operations at the airport...