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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...would be better for the Democrats than 59, which would be better for the Democrats than 58. Six years is also a long time. In fact, Georgia is still an extremely conservative state, so if Chambliss can win at a time when the Republican Party is at its lowest ebb, he can probably hold his seat as long as he wants - which would be good news for Bush-style Republicans and bad news for Obama-style Democrats, no matter who is in power...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What's Really at Stake in Georgia's Senate Runoff | 12/2/2008 | See Source »

...Saturday in Hanover, N.H., and now sits in a three-way tie atop the Ancient Eight standings. “It was a physical game, but a great contest,” Harvard coach Ray Leone said. “Just a really good game; a lot of ebb and flow for both teams.” Although the tie was not the result the Crimson had been hoping for, Harvard is still confident about its place in the standings. “We’re thrilled,” Leone said...

Author: By Jake I. Fisher, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Draw Leaves Three Tied for League Lead | 11/2/2008 | See Source »

...based on meditation practices and scientific research that suggests that looking up and focusing on an object lowers brain-wave frequencies. It did work, as long as I kept looking at the glowing blue saucers, though my obsessive worrying returned whenever I closed my eyes. But after some ebb and flow, I eventually drifted off. That said, even if you don't "turn on" the snuggly foam mask, it still has great coverage and is out-of-this-world comfortable. Price...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Eye Masks: Deep Sleep Prescription-Free | 10/15/2008 | See Source »

...orchestra’s accompaniment. Rich and full in sound, each individual note seemed to weigh down the phrases, pushing against the natural flow of the musical lines. Despite the soprano’s heavy phrases, Hangen, was able to control the piece’s flow and ebb and give the music a sense of direction. Though the ensemble was a bit messy at the song’s end, the finale elicited warm applause and a few whistles of admiration before the lights were turned on for intermission. The second half of the concert began with a concerto...

Author: By June Q. Wu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Boston Conservatory Underwhelms | 10/13/2008 | See Source »

...brief break from advising Barack Obama's campaign, believes it offers Brown's best hope for survival. "If there's going to be a comeback, it will be through managing the current economic crisis," says Greenberg. Pressed to name leaders who have rebounded from such a low ebb, Greenberg cited Margaret Thatcher, who was widely unpopular until she dispatched British troops to win back the Falkland Islands from Argentina. "What Gordon needs is a small war," he joked. There are none in sight, but - odd though it may sound - economic woes may yet give him some respite from the mutiny...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Britain's Gordon Brown Fights for His Political Life | 9/23/2008 | See Source »

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