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...agreement by the 15 leaders of euro-zone countries to accept collective rules to underwrite loans between banks and inject new capital into those facing serious trouble, hope is now rising that the situation in Europe may stabilize. Indeed, euro-group leaders used the most encouraging language they could muster as their summit broke up, underlining the fact that their objectives were as much psychological as financial in thrust...
...still ahead, including crucial games at Iona and Fordham next weekend, the Crimson will have plenty of time to prepare for a strong showing at Easterns.LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 19, HARVARD 4Up against a powerful Lions squad on Saturday morning, the Crimson looked to even up its weekend effort, but could muster little threat at Burns Recreation and Aquatics Center. LMU (9-5) brought a bruising, high-scoring style to the pool, drawing on 11 different scorers and a pair of hat tricks to keep Harvard at bay. Although senior co-captain Jay Connolly and junior Nikhil Balaraman played well in goal...
...their first goal from a deflected 40-yard shot from midfield. But junior forward Andre Akpan tied the score just seconds later, heading in a free kick by junior midfielder Brian Grimm. However, this would prove to be the only goal that the Crimson’s offense could muster. Harvard had several good looks throughout the night but was unable to connect with the back of the net after Akpan’s third goal of the year. This was not the only problem the Crimson faced during the night. Senior midfielder and co-captain Michael Fucito left...
...Republicans haven't been dissuaded yet, however, and they added a new high-ranking negotiator to the talks Friday: Minority Whip Roy Blunt. As the Republicans' chief vote-counter in the House, Blunt comes to the table with a keen sense of what will and what won't pass muster with Republican members. Shortly before the talks resumed, House Minority Leader John Boehner sent Pelosi a letter making it clear that his members will not back down from their insistence that the proposal undergo a major redesign. "If such consideration is not given, a large majority of Republicans cannot...
...many contemporary writers can muster Ghosh's panoramic verve - even fewer can wield it with his deftness and poise. His research into 19th century nautical manifests led him to the lascars, a fascinating pan-Asian community of sailors employed aboard nearly all European craft in the Eastern hemisphere. Some of the book's most affecting passages involve their moonlit gatherings aboard the Ibis' deck, singing songs, swapping tales and forging a globalized identity long before such things were ever in vogue...