Word: enthusiasm
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...abortion, the Arizona Senator has at times worried religious conservatives by suggesting he would consider a pro-choice running mate - most recently this week while discussing former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge. Those comments, combined with McCain's support for stem-cell research, explain the relatively low levels of enthusiasm among Evangelicals for his candidacy. Evangelicals have also been waiting for McCain to speak personally about his own faith. When it comes to discussing religious beliefs, he has a low-key approach more in common with Bush the elder than with the current President. But George W. Bush's frequent...
...would expect, meals at Ambassade and the Connaught don't come cheap. But being on a budget doesn't disqualify you from participating in London's renewed enthusiasm for French food. The much lauded Wild Honey in Mayfair, www.wildhoneyrestaurant.co.uk, has raised the bar for informal French dining with its strictly seasonal menu and dash of haute-cuisine craftsmanship. Mains start at around $30. Bord'eaux, www.bord-eaux.com, a great new all-day bistro on Park Lane specializing in the cuisine of southwest France, is cheaper still, with main courses from around...
...resolution that represents anything other than the will of the Zimbabwean people would be a disaster for our country." That apparent reference to his scoring a larger share of the vote in March suggests Tsvangirai still insists that the lion's share of power be his. Mugabe's enthusiasm for the same is plain. As ever, Zimbabwe's rennaissance seems a long...
...first year, are not without controversy. They represent an unusual and, at least initially, somewhat expensive new role for government. A few other states have similar programs, and the idea has taken hold in Australia and Canada. But in deeply conservative South Carolina, it is surprising to find enthusiasm for using state money to counteract private-industry marketing...
...basketball's popularity booming in China, Kirilenko is an icon in the Village. After his trim, dozens of Olympic volunteers rush up to him, begging for autographs and pictures. Amazingly, two Chinese beach-volleyball players almost faint in his presence. The Russian graciously fulfills every wish, though with dwindling enthusiasm. "There are only 10,000 volunteers," he says with a sarcastic smile, "so there are only 10,000 autographs...