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...This isn't about America, or Americans in general. This is one government pushing this. It is true, however, that this trial would have been quite different had it taken place in most other countries. In fact, it might have been stopped before this stage. Had we wanted to mount the best defense possible - one that could strip the manipulation and even lies off the prosecution - we would have needed money. Lots of money. But I'm retired; I don't have any money. And in American courts, that winds up being a big factor. Especially when you're fighting...
...mixes hitters up.” In the doubleheader against the Quakers, Cole combined with sophomore Shawn Haviland, who suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in the first game, to allow only one run over 15 innings. The Penn hitters never looked comfortable at the plate, and failed to mount a serious threat all game. The dominant pitching performances on Saturday set the tone for the weekend and helped Harvard go 3-4 for the weekend against Ivy League opponents. This weekend’s performance came on the heels of an equally impressive display for Cole...
...Olmert gained a reputation for cynicism. As Jerusalem mayor, he initiated improvements such as a light-rail system but ran up huge deficits and bequeathed the city a legacy of half-finished development projects. In 1996, he pushed for the opening of a tunnel beneath the contested Temple Mount, a move that sparked clashes between police and Palestinians that left 80 dead...
...unlike the mere lack of initiative on the Harvard campus) and you have to admire it. I mean, at least they are practical and substantive. Fiona Apple would be proud.Three Tips On Being an Amherst Fashion Maven:1) Be able to wear sandals at inappropriate times.2) Speak disparagingly about Mount Holyoke College while wearing a sweatshirt that says, “Mount Holyoke College” on it.3) Get a French Press.—Staff writer Rebecca M. Harrington can be reached at harrington@fas.harvard.edu...
...more say in the makeup of Harvard Square if councillors manage to orchestrate Cambridge’s purchase of a coveted piece of property from the MBTA. Last night, councillors discussed the possibility of buying the conductors’ building and surrounding land behind the Harvard Square Hotel on Mount Auburn Street and converting it into a Cambridge museum or a site for local small businesses. City Manager Robert W. Healy reported at last night’s council meeting that he would have to look further into the feasibility of a deal before making any recommendations, especially since...