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...family in Beirut last week and may be more inclined to put real muscle behind the resolution. Without the broad backing of Europe, Washington has little leverage of its own over Syria. The Administration imposed punitive economic sanctions in May 2004 and could ratchet up the bans a notch or two. But international sanctions from Syria's main trading partners would pack a lot more punch. Although the U.S. has recalled its ambassador to Damascus in a symbolic show of displeasure at Hariri's murder, European nations that prefer to engage with enemies rather than isolate them seem unlikely...
...defense always tends to get better over the course of the year,” senior point guard David Giovacchini said. “In the Ivy League especially, you try to kick everything up a notch...
...brief flurry would be Forte’s last, as he failed to notch a field goal over the last 12:45 of the game and went just 1-of-2 on his lone trip to the free-throw line down the stretch...
...December. Even with the new direct air service from Los Angeles, this is a long way to travel, and you'll want to stay for more than a weekend. Besides great food and Pinot Noir, Central Otago is filled with worthy inns, spas, water sports and top-notch fly-fishing. So come prepared to stay a while. And once you arrive, arm yourself with tips from the locals who will befriend you over the weekend. One to get you started: don't miss a chance to grab breakfast at Joe's Garage in Queenstown...
...also to a few intense food hounds who have somehow heard of Rovera. Everything served is grown, produced or foraged (as with the truffles) by the members of her cooperative. Rovera is also mother hen to many local organic-wine producers who are not well known but top-notch. Ask her to set up some visits...