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Duct tape holds together his Chinese-made assault rifle, and the mosquito net in his rucksack gapes with so many holes that it practically invites dengue- and malaria-carrying insects to feast on his body. Felix has never fought in the jungles of northeastern Burma, where a rebel army is preparing for war with one of Asia's largest militaries. With no heavy artillery and little more than flip-flops and used flashlights to give their recruits, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) can only depend on guerrilla tactics to deter soldiers of the Burmese military regime. The 24-year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside Burma's War | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

...Harvard was unable to capitalize on man-up chances, going 0-7 during 6-on-5 opportunities. The Crimson managed to get off 25 shots, but only four found the back of the net. Babic tallied two goals, while Atkinson and junior Jeff Lee chipped in with one goal each...

Author: By Regina M. Escamilla, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Crimson Takes Ninth Place at ECACs | 9/20/2009 | See Source »

...only a quarter of their total shots in the first 45 minutes. However, things began to heat up for Harvard in the 32nd minute of play, under the leadership of standout co-captain Andre Akpan. The Grand Prairie, Texas native fired an unassisted rocket into the Stags’ net, recording the only goal of the first period standstill. “We battled a team that sat in and defended with a lot of numbers,” Harvard coach Jamie Clark said. “It took us a lot of time to break them down...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Win Streak Rolls on for Dominant Crimson Squad | 9/20/2009 | See Source »

...only one mortgage to pay and someone else can do certain tasks - cooking, say, or car repair - more efficiently than you. Research by Ohio State University's Jay Zagorsky shows that married baby boomers increase their wealth an average 16% a year, while those who are single increase their net worth at half that rate. (Read "Is There Hope for the American Marriage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Economic Benefits of Marriage: A Closing Gap | 9/19/2009 | See Source »

...newly-minted forward has exploded in her third year, shredding opposing defenses like a veteran.“[Keating] has brought a lot of energy and intensity to the forward line,” co-captain Kristin Bannon says. “She has an eye for the net and loves to score.”Only three games into the season, Keating has satisfied her love of goal-scoring early and often. Armed with the quick hands necessary to control the ball at midfield, the junior star has emerged as an excellent presence in the circle, responsible for deftly...

Author: By Max N. Brondfield, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Junior Forward Sparks Offense in New Role | 9/17/2009 | See Source »

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