Word: counterpart
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...whom the Captain shared a secret life for more than a decade before marrying her in 1992, after the death of his first wife. Strong-willed and energetic, Francine is the one Jacques Cousteau picked to replace him as head of the U.S.-based Cousteau Society and its French counterpart, Equipe Cousteau, which own the rights to his films, books and inventions. Under Francine, the organization has planned ambitious projects, ranging from a Caspian Sea expedition to a "Waters of Peace" program that aims to locate ecologically threatening wrecks left under the sea. "We conceived this operation...
...Congress would prefer a long stint on the surface transportation subcommittee. The Judiciary Committee's incendiary issues make its members inviting targets for special-interest attack ads, which can be treacherous for members from competitive districts. And since the committee doesn't even confirm federal judges, as its Senate counterpart does, it's almost entirely patronage free. At least on surface transportation, a member could get a new bus line for his home district...
...third quarter, at one point blocking five straight shots. With Harvard's offensive ineptitude hitting its high in the quarter, the only thing keeping MIT from taking the lead was the Crimson's excellent defense and the play of sophomore driver-turned-goalie Josh Bliesath. As his counterpart turned back shot after shot, Bliesath responded by blocking four straight shots...
Neither goaltender faced much of an offensive barrage. Junior Anya Cowan made two saves during the first half, while her Columbia counterpart, Weoms Whitney, stopped just one shot. Each goalie finished the game with four saves...
...many ways the Harvard field hockey team mirrors its water polo counterpart. In both cases a talented team endured a disheartening season, but in both cases a deep and more knowledgeable team MEN'S WATER POLO...