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...both instances, the issues are thorny. The Florida case weighs the public interest served by allowing police broad power in cracking down on illegal firearms against an individual's constitutional protection from unwarranted search and seizure. Criminal-rights activists contend that a ruling in law enforcement's favor will in esssence allow police to search and detain whomever they please, as long as they say they received a tip that the suspect was carrying a gun. In the other case, the Fourth District of Illinois upheld a 31-year-old federal statute - passed by Congress just two years after...
...Harvard football team has sent a message loud and clear to the rest of the Ivy League--it has gotten rid of its past demons and is ready to contend for the Ivy crown. The wealth of talent on this team has finally come together in a masterpiece of experience...
Crossover is usually a pejorative term in the world of music, but these women do it with class. A Ma Zone may abandon the pure a cappella of earlier albums, but Zap Mama still have voices to contend with. Founded by Marie Daulne, a native of Zaire raised in Europe, this Brussels quintet reflects the eclectic cosmopolitanism of both Daulne's upbringing and their home city, with lyrics in French, various African languages and English. Elements of African tribal chants and Pygmy song blend seamlessly with Daulne's incredible lead vocals, which flow easily from breathless pixie to soul sister...
...future is bright for Niagara (11-15-2, 9-15-2). The Purple Eagles can certainly contend for a playoff berth this season, but Coach Margot Page will need to bring her young skaters along very quickly for that to happen...
While Mazzoleni has pledged to restore the glory of the Harvard program, it probably won't come this year. Harvard most likely will not make the NCAA tournament. And with some expected stumbling early on, it won't contend for the ECAC championship as its preseason ranking of fifth in conference seems about right...