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...Israel, on the other hand, has one of the most powerful and modern militaries in the world. The asymmetry produces a lopsided body count. Since the fighting began in September 2000, some 1,200 Palestinians have been killed, compared with some 400 Israelis. That disparity feeds the drive to frighten and punish the enemy with bombings. "As they have war jets and missiles, we have human bombs that can inflict losses on the enemy and achieve some balance," says Marzouk...
Spring break: I frighten my ever-suffering soulmate, Kate A. Levine ’02, with my new hat (courtesy of Cadet Smith). It is a fireproof camouflage cap, perfect for the Bahamas. The directions inside say that I can tuck the sides under my helmet, if need...
...movie’s real tragedy is its overwhelming focus on the development of the suspense through the bleakness of Fincher’s traditionally dark settings and the excessive maneuverings of Koepp’s script; in the process, it becomes entirely two dimensional, aiming only to frighten the audience. The movie also avoids exploring the intriguing social question posed by the similarity between both Burnham’s and Meg’s familiar devotion. Whereas Meg’s struggles to protect her daughter are portrayed as valiant and admirable—a mother?...
...encouraged to bring at least one guest each week to their discussion sections. Something of a misnomer, Bible talks are not a time for BCC members to ask questions about their faith, but rather a time to focus on these visiting non-BCC members. Religious jargon that could frighten away potential recruits is discouraged and attending members are instructed not to disagree with their discussion leader in this setting. The talks are promoted as non-denominational and informal, but REVEAL asserts that they are actually designed to persuade guests to convert by carefully selecting verses of Scripture to prove that...
...given that there is a strong tradition of Asian parents who want their children to play the violin or piano," says Steve McClure, Asia bureau chief for Billboard magazine. In the hands of a group like bond, a classical piece sounds like a palatable pop song that won't frighten away the folks while pulling in the kids. "It makes the music accessible," says Jamie Lee, music manager for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra...