Word: friction
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...still capable of a top speed of 60 m.p.h. and a driving range of 100 miles. His partner, battery manufacturer Zytek Automotive, is developing an electric drivetrain especially geared to small urban cars, and he's working with Michelin to devise an EV-friendly tire that reduces friction...
...Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order suggested that culture and religion would be the sources of conflict in the post-Cold War world. Huntington didn't limit this to war between the West and Islam, though he did single out "Islamic civilization" as potentially having significant friction points with the West because of its population explosion and the rise of religious fundamentalism. (See pictures of a jihadist's journey...
...next time somebody asks me on a tour if Harvard is competitive, I suppose I’ll say that it is. I’ll say that the convergence of so much talent in such a small space creates a natural friction. But that tension forces oneself to reconcile one’s strengths in comparison to those of others, to realize that finding the imperfections of our peers does not correct our own insecurities. Harvard’s greatest lesson to me, taught through elections and exams, through papers and punches, is that the competition to be distinct?...
...illegal immigration. In recent months he used his megaphone to become a mouthpiece for the cult of "birthers" who insist that Obama is not a U.S. citizen, even in light of evidence presented by the government of Obama's home state - and by the president of Dobbs' network. The friction caused by his refusal to let the issue drop led some to suggest, even prior to his sudden resignation, that Dobbs' next destination might be Fox News - a network less likely to shy away from divisive politics. (See the 100 best TV shows of all time...
...apparent bid to boost its ranks by capitalizing on a rival's internal friction, the Vatican said it would make it easier for Anglicans to join the Roman Catholic Church while retaining their own traditions. The world's 80 million Anglicans have grown increasingly divided in recent years over their church's stance on same-sex unions and the ordination of women and gays, prompting fears of a schism. Some analysts say the Vatican's move could be perceived as predatory, potentially imperiling efforts in recent decades to foster dialogue between the churches...