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...survived the wrath of millions of nettled commuters just long enough to win some real concessions from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Toussaint faces possible jail time for the strike, not to mention the millions in fines leveled at the union, but he had managed to preserve pensions and lock in pay increases substantial enough to make New York Governor George Pataki wonder aloud if the MTA hadn?t gotten ripped off in its rush to end the strike...
...Collection is hoping to show that an independent team can shine in the Olympics. Powers is in solid position to defend his gold, and strong performances by Clark and Finch at the last Olympic qualifiers, Jan. 20-21, could earn them a Torino trip too. Aguirre is a near lock for the team...
...option to lose,” captain Matt Stehle said. “It’s just not an option at all.”If the Crimson can beat Dartmouth (2-11, 0-1) for the second time in six days, it will lock in a 2-0 mark and a place atop the league’s standings during its two-week hiatus for exams. With a grueling four-game Ivy road trip awaiting Harvard right after the break, having some momentum to draw upon will be crucial.“It’s really important...
...N.S.W. government's response has been swift. An emergency sitting of parliament on Dec. 15 passed new laws that will allow police to lock down suburbs and close bars in the event of disorder; a presumption of bail was removed for those charged with affray, and maximum sentences were increased. Police and community leaders have called on parents to impose curfews on their children and to urge tolerance and respect for the law. Meanwhile, never before have so many hoped for the reemergence of an oft-maligned quality: good old Australian apathy...
...this practical cohabitation brings about a catalog of ethical puzzles. What is the proper protocol in such circumstances? Do these pajama pants make me look fat? How much does a double-bolt lock cost...