Word: intellect
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...manned space program with interest and wonder [Oct. 20]. I grew up watching the Apollo launches and hoped that by now the U.S. would have made many more giant leaps into our solar system and beyond. The Apollo lunar program was a testament to mankind's curiosity, tenacity and intellect. But it demonstrated our competitive nature and paranoia about the Soviet Union's space program. Perhaps a little competition is what we need to give the National Aeronautics and Space Administration the proper funding. I wish the Chinese success in space. It can only help us all in this large...
...find it encouraging that someone of his intellect has such a following,” said Donna Neff, 59, of Marblehead, Mass. “It’s a very impressive turn out of all ages. For those who have been activists for decades it is very encouraging to see the younger generation follow through...
...first president of weak intellect and little grasp of the issues, Reagan prepared the way for George W. Bush. Having a moron for president allows Americans to watch sporting events and ignore political issues with a good conscience. That is Reagan's legacy. Alan Rutkowski Edmonton, Canada...
Playing God Surely our growing knowledge of human genetics will lead to new treatments for disease and even to cures. But more controversial aims are in play. Scientists are close to screening human embryos for a wider range of congenital conditions; how long before we're selecting for intellect, optimism and ambition? Therapeutic cloning could yield versatile stem cells to replace diseased cells--if politics doesn...
DIED. SERGIO VIEIRA DE MELLO, 55, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights and Secretary-General Kofi Annan's envoy to Iraq, in last week's bombing of U.N. headquarters in Baghdad. In a career that spanned more than three decades, Vieira de Mello dedicated his keen intellect and considerable charm to rebuilding war-torn states, from Bangladesh to Mozambique. The Brazilian diplomat won accolades for helping restore a measure of civilian order to Kosovo in 1999. His greatest acclaim resulted from his work from 1999 to 2002, when he oversaw the transformation of East Timor into an independent democracy after...