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...meet against Cornell,” sophomore Jordan Diekema said. “I think that overall we were able to carry on with the strong momentum, but we were a bit more tired than we had thought.” Harvard edged out Cornell last Saturday in a nail-biter, in which the Crimson eventually was able to overcome its competitors and claw its way to a 158-142 win. “It was just a scrappy meet,” Harvard coach Tim Murphy said. “The guys knew that whether they were getting first...
...Scoggins is president of the 1,000-member Republicans for Black Empowerment, a Washington-based group that primarily aims to mobilize black conservatives. For months, he struggled over whether to support John McCain. The selection of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as McCain's vice-presidential running mate "was the nail in the coffin. She didn't exude any intellectual acuity," he says. Scoggins says his support for Obama wasn't just out of a sense of racial pride. But he was moved by Obama's forceful speech last June on personal responsibility, particularly among black men. "In the black community...
...first in a network of man-made islands that is altering Dubai's landscape, adding 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of additional beachfront property to a desert city-state whose natural coastline is a mere 37 miles (60 km). The $20 million extravaganza aims to nail down Dubai's reputation for luxurious excess - an ambition that seems almost anachronistic now that ill winds from Wall Street and the collapse in oil prices are buffeting the entire region...
...strung together a 7-2 run in just three minutes prior to the play. But Harvard was able to answer, as Boehm lobbed a great pass into Wright, who laid the ball in over two defenders, drew the foul, then unleashed a resounding yell to cap off the play.After nailing the free throw and then grabbing the rebound on the other end, he passed up to Kenyi. The guard then kicked the ball over to an open Boehm, who caught, shot, and drilled a three from 24-feet out.Game, set, match: Crimson freshmen.“I couldn?...
...Overall, it was a phenomenal experience. This year, we’ve set the standard,” Shi said. “We want to nail down the steps, come back next year, and make it larger and even more successful...