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There are only a few indicators that can be used to measure bragging rights among nations. There's the size and power of your armed forces. (No fun: the U.S. always wins.) There's the number of medals won at the Olympic Games, preferably weighted by population size (which usually...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Meaning of a Dropping Dollar | 11/22/2004 | See Source »

Mannering and junior forward Maureen McCaffery embody a hard-nosed philosophy that Delaney-Smith made a priority after last year’s disappointment.

Author: By Gabriel M. Velez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: With Pressure Off, It’s Time to Shine | 11/18/2004 | See Source »

If RICE checks out, her job too is up for grabs--but only to those who meet two qualifications. They must get along with Bush, and they must win the O.K. of the Vice President. Paul Wolfowitz meets both tests, and the job is a good landing place for him...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A CABINET SHUFFLE? | 11/15/2004 | See Source »

Laura Brady, a forward from nearby Hudson, N. H., adds a dimension of size and toughness to the squad. At 5’9, Brady is the tallest member of the team, and is already gaining a reputation for her hard-nosed, physical play.

Author: By Jonathan Lehman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The New Freshman Sextet | 11/5/2004 | See Source »

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox looked as fit as an Indian buck ... But as usual Ted Williams had a number of worries at the back of his mind ... On paper the Sox have the best first team in the business, but they are weak "on the bench," i.e...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: 54 Years Ago In Time | 11/1/2004 | See Source »

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