Word: frictions
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...feel the shock of isolation. "For the peace process, unilateral separation is truly disastrous," says a U.S. diplomat. "What flows from it is inevitable conflict." The appeal of separation for Israelis is that they could pull their soldiers back to more defensible positions in the West Bank, avoiding the friction points on the edges of Palestinian towns where their troops now face off against rioters. They would also give up enough land to put the onus on Arafat to make his new state work, instead of blaming Israel for its problems...
...about welfare reform, a balanced budget, free-trade agreements, low crime rates and newly protected wilderness areas. "This race is about the future," he stammered instead. "President Clinton is my friend... But I'm not satisfied. I'm running on who I am and on my own." Gore denies friction with his White House partner, and aides insist they're not worried about being tied to the Clinton scandals, but the Vice President's chilly feelings for Clinton are palpable. The man who negotiated for weekly lunches with the President when he was being invited on the ticket now makes...
...million citizens Israel calls Israeli Arabs tend to think of themselves as Palestinians who happen to live in Israel, not as Israelis of Arab descent. It's a crucial distinction and has always been a potential trigger. At the best of times it is a source of friction. In the midst of last week's chaos, it was a spark for some real tragedy...
...independent coach who helps executives achieve work satisfaction and performance, Marie hears a variety of complaints about open offices. The gamut runs from increased friction with co-workers to a rise in "corporate speak" because of fear of being overheard to a decline in critical thinking. Since 1997, Marie has seen a rise in gripes: "This situation has forced some employees to resign from firms and to demand adequate space in the firms that hire them...
...about welfare reform, a balanced budget, free-trade agreements, low crime rates and newly protected wilderness areas. "This race is about the future," he stammered instead. "President Clinton is my friend... But I'm not satisfied. I'm running on who I am and on my own." Gore denies friction with his White House partner, and aides insist they're not worried about being tied to the Clinton scandals, but the vice president's chilly feelings for Clinton are palpable. The same man who negotiated for weekly lunches with the President when he was being invited on the ticket...