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...keep government honest [Feb. 12]. But he also argues that leaks are so central to democracy that it's O.K. to commit them even if one violates the law. I am an immigrant from a Third World country, and one thing I really appreciate about the U.S. is the ideal that nobody is above the law. The rule of law is a prerequisite for a civilized society and more central to democracy than leaks are. Jay de los Reyes Alameda, California...
Aside from offering a way to live a less encumbered life?free of additional mortgages, maintenance headaches, endless repair costs and cluttered closets?leasing is becoming an ideal way to stay on top of trends and styles, particularly when it comes to cars, fashion and sports equipment. At Aspen's Snowmass resort, for example, 60% of visitors during the past holiday season rented skis from the facility's ski shop, up from 45% eight years ago. Most of these skiers, says Derek Johnson, managing director of rental retail, now invest in custom boots and bindings but prefer to lease their...
...Carr Center for Human Rights, which co-sponsored the event, said that a “leadership vacuum” existed in Washington that made books like Eggers’ even more vital to spurring action. She said that “What is the What” was ideal for informing people about the horrors of the genocide in Darfur, whereas her own 2002 book, “A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide,” was geared more toward those who were already passionate enough to get involved. “Anybody...
...little disappointed know they’re going to go out and do better next time,” she said. The C.R.A.S.H.-B.’s are 27 years old this year and involve racing 2000 meters on an ergometer in conditions that are less than ideal, as Hafner described. “It’s a tough, tough race because there are so many people and the arena is warm and the air is kind of stuffy,” he said. “Before the race you feel pretty shitty, and then during...
Barrett’s dedication and work ethic make him a role model to his teammates, and an ideal athlete for any coach...