Word: impaction
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...while the scouts who saw Unger up in Maine would love to have him become an impact pitcher for their teams some time in the future, the Crimson is looking for him to become a difference-maker now. Unger is of the same mindset and made a commitment before the spring to put more time into baseball training than he had in seasons past in hopes of making 2007 the year—the year, that is, where the height, the skills, and the talent come together to turn him into the pitcher that all those watching him believe...
...aspect of Unger’s basketball game that can have a direct impact on his performance on the mound is unrelated to his height or natural ability but perhaps equally important: confidence. After playing limited minutes on the court in his first two years while backing up former Harvard standout Matt Stehle ’06, Unger found himself with extensive playing time this past season, especially after the January graduation of starting center Brian Cusworth ’06-’07. Unger averaged 20 minutes and 6.3 points per game—both totals more than...
...made its home in the Square since 2004, said Qdoba’s opening just a few blocks down from his restaurant would have little long-term effect on his business. “I really don’t think it will have too much of an impact...My concern is more that I really would like to see more independent types of business,” Brush said, referring to the increase of franchises—including the new International House of Pancakes (IHOP), currently in the process of petitioning for a 24-hour service licence?...
...surprise, Abbas's appointment of Dahlan, akin to throwing a grenade into an already tense room, threatens to shatter even the pretense of cooperation. Hamas immediately labeled the appointment "illegal," and urged Abbas to reconsider. The Palestinian Authority President could not possibly have been unaware of the impact his move would have. Dahlan, 45, currently a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, was previously the boss of the Preventative Security office. He has extensive business interests in Gaza, and has been dogged for years by corruption allegations. A native Gazan from Khan Yunis, he was a leader of the first...
...teammates continued to find me so I got some good looks,” Doron said. “The extra pass was there today and that’s why we shot the ball so well.”But the sharp-shooting guard made her biggest impact down the stretch, pushing the already-improbable upset even further out of Harvard’s reach. The three-year captain came alive in the second half, draining seemingly every perimeter jumper that came her way from the packed-in paint. Doron scored nine straight Maryland points in the middle...