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...competed in two tournaments: the Northeast Invitational held in Flushing, N.Y. and the Brown Invitational held in Providence, R.I. With the Northeast USTA collegiate event providing a mixture of opponents—from highly-seeded national programs to Ivy League and local college teams—it was the ideal preparation for Harvard. With important tournaments to be played in the upcoming months, the Crimson aims to continue its progress. “I’m really pleased with our players,” Harvard coach Dave Fish ’72 said. “They came with...
...indeed, one reason for Clinton's comeback victory in New Hampshire was that her campaign had focused on nailing down early votes via mail-in ballots before Iowans even gathered at caucuses to make Obama their winner. Depending on your view, Oregon is either the ideal or the dangerous conclusion of the early-voting trend: in 1998 the state eliminated voting booths altogether and switched over to a 100% vote-by-mail system. Because ballots must be received, not just postmarked, by Election Day, most Oregonians make their decisions and send off their ballots long before those last few days...
TIME's great photo of Governor Palin on this week's cover should scare the Democrats. You see a strong, intelligent, attractive and determined mien, a reminder of the women pioneers who helped make the Western U.S. great. She's an ideal partner for McCain, one who will help bring this country back to the position of strength and idealism it has occupied in the world. Joe Chernicoff, LAS VEGAS...
...naturel is complemented by an interview with di Pasquale conducted by (who else?) Matt di Pasquale. In response to his own probing questions, di Pasquale reveals interesting facts like his tendency to “fart under the covers, Dutch oven style baby!” and that his ideal relationship includes “two or three special women.” Di Pasquale actually seems to develop an interesting rapport with himself, alternately expressing admiration, consternation, and even surprise at his own answers. The interview is prefaced by an introduction to our hero written by (drumroll, please) Matt...
...These are noble impulses, and those who devote part or all of their lives to helping others are to be commended. But in their speeches, the presidential candidates encouraged an ideal of service that is centered not on individuals giving back to their community, but on citizens serving their country. Obama and McCain both thought that it was the job of the federal government to provide opportunities for Americans to serve. In fact, the presumption of the entire event was that the federal government does not do enough to help Americans volunteer...