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...allegedly grabbing a student, rabid supporters of the coach burned Brand in effigy. But history will laud Brand's bravery. In 2003 he took over the NCAA, an outfit in desperate need of stricter academic standards. Though he couldn't purify college sports--can anyone?--Brand's reforms held schools more accountable by threatening to revoke athletic scholarships for poor classroom performance. Brand never looked like a power broker; the former philosophy professor seemed better suited to lecture halls. The scholarly demeanor, however, masked his grit. "He doesn't take s___ from anyone," admitted one of Brand's toughest critics...
...evidence enough for authorities to warn police to be extra-vigilant around stadiums and hotels, subways and other mass-transport systems. But it was not enough to charge the Zazis with anything related to terrorism; they are being held on the lesser charge of lying to the authorities. The FBI is now racing to build a stronger case, and officials say several other men connected to the Zazis are being scrutinized...
...appointed to the New York City Planning Commission by Mayor Ed I. Koch—a post he held until 1986. Bond lived and worked in New York City at the time of his death, and was responsible for the National September 11th Museum at the World Trade Center...
Several members of the audience said that they were left with the impression that the research, though entertainingly presented, held serious potential for the advancement of particular fields...
...touchdowns were the highlights of an extremely productive second quarter for Harvard, which held the ball for more than 10 minutes and outgained Lehigh 162-35. The Crimson threatened once more in the waning seconds of the half, but senior Patrick Long’s 36-yard field goal attempt went wide right...