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Ronaldo, who has had a brilliant season for Manchester United, doesn't seem to need much support. If his Portuguese team can keep its head, it could yet win - and you could then expect Providence, R.I., and New Bedford, Mass., to celebrate a victory that has been agonizingly long in coming. Portugal will have much to do before such a result, of course. Germany could easily stand in their way. In his preparations for Euro 2008, German coach Joachim Loew has run his team through basketball drills to improve its defense. That's an original American game, of course...
...When you consider what those of us here have been given in talent, privilege and opportunity, there is almost no limit to what the world has a right to expect from us,” Microsoft founder Bill Gates said at last year’s commencement ceremonies, urging graduates to fight against inequities in the world. The expectation that the greatest hardships from climate change will befall the world’s poorest countries only heightens the need for action...
...utmost praise for a great American citizen, who served as a role model to so many millions of people in this country and around the world,” Mr. McCain added that “her overall record is very, very meritorious.” We can expect to see Rice given substantial consideration for the Vice Presidential spot in the McCain Campaign. It would be a highly unexpected and highly effective move...
...asking us to consider, saying don’t lock us in too much, considering the ups and downs of the economy,” Grassley said. “But recently when you have 20 percent growth just as return on your investment, I think we can expect more...
With all the contention, Faust can expect close scrutiny on Tuesday. But when pressed for further details of her address, Faust declined to elaborate...