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...heating oil and natural gas are at what the U.S. Energy Department calls "alarmingly low levels." That's the classic formula for a price spike that could quickly drive the cost of oil above $40 per bbl., a level that, if sustained for any significant length of time, could inflict considerable damage on the U.S. and global economies. O.K., that's the scare-your-pants-off scenario. At the moment, though, most experts are more optimistic. Despite the capacity strains, they don't think the oil pinch will get anywhere near so bad. Indeed, in the absence of a Middle...
This was the type of punishment that Clarkson used to inflict upon its opponents to wear them down by the end of the game. Not coincidentally, Rolston used to be Morris' top assistant before joining Mazzoleni's staff...
...that happens, ultimate fighting would pale in comparison. Says Bomsel: "These monkeys are very aggressive, and being stronger than humans, will inflict serious injury by biting and clawing." The damage may be especially excruciating for males of the human species. "Mature male magots consider men rivals, and will target sexual organs during attacks. That could be bad--very messy...
...rich that Daley's son, Gore campaign manager Bill Daley, should now stand before the cameras decrying an unfair election outcome. Richer still that Gore should now be counseled to take a lesson in statesmanship from Richard Nixon, who conceded the 1960 election rather than go to court and inflict incalculable damage on the stability and legitimacy of our presidential system...
...Gore can successfully sell his ability to enact real change, he might inflict some damage: Not only does Bush make tree-huggers cringe, but the governor continues to insist we don't know the reasons behind global warming. We need more time, he says. More studies. Will he change his mind when he reads the AP story...