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...issue now is to what extent the experience has psychologically scarred Webb and Russell. Several things are in their favor. As miners-without tendencies toward claustrophobia and with a fair idea of what the rescue effort unfolding above them would have involved-there's no doubt they coped better than would a desk-bound worker in a similar crisis. Also crucial was their having each other for company. In those grim days between the accident and contact with rescuers, "these men, I suspect, would have confided in each other things they'd never previously told anyone . . . that's what...
...organized, includes some surprising gems and, as a bonus, sits nicely in your hands. "Our speeches are leaner than most, and more direct," writes the one-time speechwriter to former Prime Minister Paul Keating and now director of the global issues program at the Lowy Institute. Although his choices favor Labor leaders such as Keating, Gough Whitlam and John Curtin, there's a good sample from the Tories, including Robert Menzies, Alfred Deakin and John Howard. Each selection is adroitly and briefly introduced. Fullilove laments that today's speechmaking and writing ain't what they used to be, particularly...
...natural, unsweetened teas are fast gaining favor, as are chilled organic brews, such as Honest Tea. The new Cha Dao brand, left, uses actual tea leaves, not concentrates or powders common in other brands. (But because it has no preservatives, it must stay refrigerated.) Ito En's newest drink, Sencha Shot, right, is a potent green tea. The mini can is full of antioxidants and has zero calories...
...Shame!” from the council members that remained in the room. And the defectors returned. Sadly for those who had abandoned ship, the ensuing quorum call marginally passed and, thus, the vote on 62.35 would be valid under UC regulations.A majority of the council did vote in favor of 62.35, but it fell short of the two-thirds needed to pass under Haddock’s (and Kouskalis’) interpretation.The meeting, painfully, went on, finally ending with a discussion of three constitutional amendments that would change the UC’s structure.According to UC Representative Thomas...
...Greenfield himself—questioned this ruling.Monday’s meeting became heated as council members argued over Haddock’s interpretation of parliamentary procedure. Haddock did not allow council members to overrule his decision, which further upset supporters of the bill. Approximately 15 council members in favor of the act left the meeting in an attempt to block any vote from taking place.Now, Haddock says that he would entertain and sustain a point of order to correct the record. Greenfield’s constitutional amendment would be struck down, and the Student Group Non-Discrimination Act could...