Word: exactingly
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...West May I point out that it was only the refusal of a British general to obey the orders of his nominal superior, American General Wesley Clark, to block Kosovo airport to incoming Russian planes, that ensured that "no shots were fired" [Aug. 25]. Mike Jackson's exact words were "I'm not going to start the Third World War for you." Siegi Mandelbaum, LONDON...
...what exact degree physical activity can influence the effect of the FTO gene isn't clear yet, but, says Rampersaud, at least we now know that genes - especially the "wrong" genes - don't necessarily spell out destiny when it comes to weight. And that's a useful lesson to keep in mind when making small daily decisions - taking the stairs instead of the elevator, say, or passing up a dessert. Every little bit can make a difference...
...this idea? I heard about it from a student who did this in Canada. It wasn't the same exact thing, but it was similar--a mass guerrilla campaign to raise money for college. I tweaked it and decided to give people a reward for helping...
...this your first business venture? Not exactly. When I was in middle school, I started a little brownie-and-soda company selling items that my school didn't have in stock. I had a minicorporation of about four or five kids, and we raised some money. I'm not sure the exact amount, but the last year we raised over $4,000. It was pretty impressive. If people weren't pulling their weight, I had to fire them...
Good news for the GOP, right? Actually, the exact opposite. Of all the disasters that have befallen the Republican Party in recent years, the most cataclysmic may be about to unfold: John McCain might...