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...couldn't focus in the classroom. It turned out that he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and while it made concentrating in class difficult, racing in the pool was a different story. "I thought maybe he's not as focused in the schoolhouse, but I saw a love and passion for swimming in him at a young age," said Debbie, who works as an educator and school principal. "He could be there for hours during a swim meet...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Phelps Made Swimming History | 8/17/2008 | See Source »

...punishing candidates for wealth or élitism is still less crazy than punishing candidates for talent. The McCain campaign has been mocking Obama's rhetorical skills, as if speech-making were not a job requirement for the presidency. McCain's latest Web ad ridicules Obama for inspiring passion among his supporters, as if real Presidents were supposed to make Americans completely unenthusiastic. The candidates have both accused each other of being celebrities and media darlings, and they're both right; that's because many Americans and many reporters admire them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Can't Candidates Be Celebrities? | 8/13/2008 | See Source »

...Kinsley's comments on Clinton supporters lacking "progressive passion" and going "off in a snit" to pursue yachting: Wow, do I feel chastised. Maybe I'll sell my yacht and donate the proceeds to the Democratic National Committee. What on earth is this progressive passion? The Nobamas want exactly two things: a leader who is qualified and one whom they can trust. Obama does not qualify on either count. I'm a Democrat for McCain. May the best man win. Benita Canova, Gloversville...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 7/31/2008 | See Source »

...Kinsley's comments on Clinton supporters lacking "progressive passion" and going "off in a snit" to pursue yachting: Wow, do I feel chastised. Maybe I'll sell my yacht and donate the proceeds to the Democratic National Committee. What on earth is this progressive passion? The Nobamas want exactly two things: a leader who is qualified and one whom they can trust. Obama does not qualify on either count. I'm a Democrat for McCain. May the best man win. Benita Canova, GLOVERSVILLE...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mandela's Lessons | 7/30/2008 | See Source »

...first, I was a bit unsure about what exactly I would teach them,” she said. “But when I saw that the kids are really interested in all sorts of science, it made it easier for me to share my passion in really creative ways...

Author: By Nan Ni, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Opens Education Portal in Allston | 7/30/2008 | See Source »

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