Word: leashes
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...expect from The Crimson over the years. (Anyone remember the “presidential neckwear” cartoon published shortly after the announcement of our first female president? Allow me to jog your memory: contrasting with a necktie, President Faust’s accessory was a dog collar and leash...
...most effective weapons are often the ones never used. Just ask French President Nicolas Sarkozy. In advance of the G-20 summit held in London last week, Sarkozy threatened to storm out of the talks if hedge funds weren't put on a tight leash as part of efforts to cope with the global financial crisis. Leaders agreed to regulate hedge funds more tightly - and Sarkozy remained in his chair...
...1960s, which was at least four percent of the federal budget. But, back then, Americans also had a much greater tolerance for risk: The first successful Apollo mission was launched just eight months after the three astronauts in Apollo 1 died during testing. NASA’s tighter leash today means that riskier programs like nuclear-powered spacecraft don’t make it off the drawing board. Ultimately, NASA’s 1960s miracles were enabled by widespread public and congressional support fueled by the Cold War race to the moon...
...more thing, Emma,” he said to me, gravely. “Men are dogs. You might think you have one on a short leash, but that doesn’t mean he’s not sniffing around other places. It’s always better to wrap it up.” He passed me a paper bag full of condoms...
...against Princeton in the final game of the tournament. Last week, the Crimson nearly caught up to the Tigers with a strong fourth-quarter performance. This week there would be no late game heroics.Yesterday, the Tigers’ defense kept Crimson’s offensive attack on a tight leash until the final whistle blew; Princeton held Harvard to its lowest point total since its two-goal performance versus Michigan in the season’s opening weekend.“[The Tigers] were effective in implementing their defensive plan,” Crimson coach Erik Farrar said.Harvard was outscored...