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...Obama carries no baggage. He has no obvious connections to any interest groups or special agendas, and his consistent opposition to involvement in Iraq will also stand him in good stead. He generates excitement and hope. He alone is in a position to chart fair, rational and even-handed policies that will perhaps restore the U.S. to its dominant role in the world. Reggie Albuquerque, Willeton, Western Australia...
...rest of her life—itwasn’t before, but now it is.”In another memorable scene, Robb’sappearance symbolizes too blatantly herawkward transition from childhood toadolescence; she dons pink glasses androller skates while she lights up a cigaretteand starts puffing. Obvious momentslike this detract significantly froma film that attempts to create a subtlenarrative with its understated tone andunhurried plot.Although the script leaves much to bedesired, the film is beautifully shot, capturingimages of impoverished neighborhoodsand ramshackle houses almostas well as striking footage of the wintryfields and lakes beneath the open skies ofrural America...
...treatment from referees. Why has there been so little response from the NBA to this problem? -Madison Welch, Arlington, Va.The criticism is not true. We have data to demonstrate that superstars don't get that treatment. I've just been hesitant to hold a press conference to announce the obvious...
...What’s really important is not [that] the total pool declines, but what is the number of those applying to colleges,” Riley said. “It’s a little different than A + B = C. It’s obvious the number of seniors is going to decline. That doesn’t necessarily translate into a less selective process or a weaker class. There could be more college applicants, but they could apply to more colleges...
...would make a difference,” he said.In her testimony, Faust cited the 12 scientists’ stories as evidence of the impending “loss and and discouragement of a generation of researchers.”“The findings are more uniform and obvious than any experiment any of them are likely to do in their careers,” Faust said in her prepared testimony. “If these scholars are struggling, it is clear that as a nation we most certainly have a problem.”—Staff writer...