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...favor. Apathy and cynicism are no longer excuses for not voting in an age where our rights vanish before our eyes, deficits rise that we will inevitably pay and leaders lie to our face. No one is going to give us anything; voting is the only way we will gain political respect...
...American official remarked, the battle in Iraq is no longer one of hearts and minds. It is time to realize that Iraq differs from Europe after World War II, where the victorious nations emerged as revered powers. Unfortunately, the occupational forces have failed to gain the acceptance of the Iraqi people, yet they must still endeavor to fulfill their original aims. The campaign cannot be abandoned in the light of the renewed insurgence, and it is the responsibility of the U.S.-led coalition to ensure a lasting stability...
...more in the hearts of believers cleaving to the message of Jesus' life--and the love most dramatically expressed in his willingness to die rather than renounce his calling. "Love answers love's appeal," Abelard wrote. With Jesus' example before it, humanity, its deaf ear reopened, could now gain salvation and reconciliation with...
Actors are weird. It's part of their job description. What other trade compels a person to travel halfway around the world, get up at 5 a.m. each day, dress and talk funny, gain or lose 40 lbs. and make simulated love or war with a near stranger? The decamillions that movie stars pull down may amount to combat pay. And if they do it for next to nothing--well, that's either noble or very ... weird...
...Paris, Muqimyar will make some concessions to her country's traditions. While most of her competitors will sport briefs and tight tank tops, she will be showing as little skin as possible, to appease religious conservatives. "It's what I always wear," she says. "We have nothing to gain from provoking people," adds Traavik, "and I don't think it will really affect her time that much if she wears clothes that are considered a little loose." But at the moment, sartorial decisions are the least of Muqimyar's concerns. She has four months to improve her technique...