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...perceived as “real” public policy. As Americans, we have a responsibility for both stewardship of our heritage and the welfare of our posterity—in both material and immaterial terms. At the heart of American culture has always been a special knack for innovation in challenging circumstances. It is entirely appropriate that we should now consider jazzing up our institutions and investing in our best, brightest, and most beautiful to aid in national recovery...

Author: By Raúl A. Carrillo | Title: Jazz It Up | 11/13/2009 | See Source »

...risk honed in professions like academia, the law or finance. These hobbyist bounty hunters were bound to start showing up at the Main Event, where the game's popularity has pushed up the stakes nine-fold over the past decade - a period that has seen folks with a knack for numbers, like math whiz Chris Ferguson and accountant Chris Moneymaker, claim mountainous paydays...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will a Wall Streeter Win Big at the World Series of Poker? | 11/3/2009 | See Source »

...She’s got a knack.” Leone said. “She is so mentally tough that you just can’t take this kid out of the game. She’s a winner...

Author: By Charlie Cabot, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Crimson Clinches Title Spot With Win Over Big Green | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

...rise as a sophomore to the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate has been meteoric. A member of the House for 18 years before being elected to the Senate in 1998, Schumer gained notice in New York and Washington circles for his workmanlike skill at championing consumer causes and knack for getting in front of cameras. He was the first Democrat to attract millions of dollars from Wall Street, and not surprisingly, he has been one of the few Democrats who have championed Wall Street's interests in Washington from his perch at the Banking Committee. That has put Schumer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can Chuck Schumer Push a Public Option Through? | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

...strengths. Although he might be poised to wreak havoc amongst Ancient Eight defenses next year for these reasons, Barker may never receive a touchdown pass—the Crimson coaching staff might very well make use of his equally qualified skills on the defensive line, where Barker has a knack for getting at enemy field generals...

Author: By Emmett Kistler, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Lands Top Tight End Recruit, Topping Stanford | 10/22/2009 | See Source »

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