Word: fate
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...favorite daughter led him to believe that a pardon would be granted -- which it was -- and that his safety, upon returning to Iraq, would be secured. The divorce announcement dispelled any such assurances. "The sudden announcement of divorce would suggest that Kamel was not in as control of his fate as he thought he was," says TIME's Scott MacLeod. Kamel may have been pressured to return by his wife and her sister. The sisters, unhappy living in exile in Jordan, may have appealed to their mother to intervene with Saddam. Another reason for the party's return: the refusal...
While liberal groups called the plan a heartless gubernatorial money-grab, Newt Gingrich said it could become law as early as March, and Clinton called it a "huge step in the right direction." Whatever its fate, it has further beatified the Governors. Specifically, it has enhanced the vice presidential chances of John Engler, one of its key Republican negotiators. Portly, balding, tenacious and smart, Engler does happen to govern a swing state, Michigan. He is Catholic. More important, he has slashed government and welfare rolls, been reviled for it, but ended up victorious at re-election. Says conservative editor...
...Fate could not have chosen a more difficult time than the Beanpot to thrust Karmanos into the spot-light. The injury-riddled Crimson proved no match for either first-round opponent Northeastern or consolation game adversary Boston College, falling 4-1 to the former and 6-2 to the latter...
...will surely be in the playoffs, and although they are not likely to be the regular season champions, home ice in the playoffs is only a few wins away. With six games remaining, Harvard will play all five of the teams sitting above the Crimson in the ECAC. Their fate is in their own hands...
Whether we participate in the Datamatch survey just for the amusement value, or for the glimmer of hope of finding the perfect match, there is something exciting about the silliness of filling out a quick little survey and offering yourself up to fate. On a campus that is known to be less than conducive to coupling, let's thank the council for helping us to cherish the one week of the year when we won't need to wait for Thursday night at the Grille to exalt in random romance...