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...time when President Bush's approval ratings threaten to exceed 100%, some pacifists believe they represent a growing minority that is, for the moment, reluctant to speak out. But the protesters will not remain silent. And they will not be seen as un-American. "I don't feel unpatriotic," says Herdlick, laughing as she adds, "I really do like the United States." --By Richard Corliss. Reported by Benjamin Nugent...
Nevertheless, West’s defiance of the fire code is silly and dangerous. While we sympathize with West’s frustration at the bureaucratic incompetence of the University, risking students’ lives by crowding them in a room where they exceed the maximum capacity by 150 people is not worth the statement he makes to the administration. West’s bravado, demonstrated by his offhand remark that he has broken the law before, is not necessary or useful to solving this logistical problem...
...flirtation with the idea of reducing capital-gains tax rates for two years to add energy to the economy are likely to provoke weeks of contentious debate, derailing any neatly choreographed events meant to change the subject. By October, when Bush is threatening to veto spending bills that exceed his budget guidelines and Democrats are accusing him of gutting social programs, boutique ideas and visits with schoolkids may seem woefully out of touch...
...much should you stuff into your pack? That depends on your size and strength, but the rule of thumb is not to exceed 20% of your body weight. So if a child weighs 100 lbs., the backpack and its load shouldn't be more than 20 lbs. This applies to adults as well. For smaller children, the percentage should be scaled down, depending on the child's size and weight. One hint: make frequent trips to your locker to exchange books between classes...
...Chicago. He advises dieters to approach weight loss as a business with a twist--you want to spend more than you take in. Think of calories eaten as revenue and calories burned by exercise as expenditures, he writes. Publicly announce reasonable goals so you will be motivated to exceed them. And ask your "management team"--your spouse and office assistant, the staff at a favorite restaurant--to help make you successful...