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...would make for much needed changes—in the way they live, in the way their children are raised, and in the stereotypes they face. Unfortunately, the president must attempt to appeal to all groups—it represents the conflicting interests of millions. Our president must inevitably pick and choose between them and broker compromise in order to be the president...
...Arbor after just one match, Harvard knew its learning curve would have to be exceptionally steep if they hoped to upset the surging and perennially talented Michigan squad.While the Crimson did improve by comparison to its previous match, it was overpowered early by the Wolverines, and could not pick up momentum fast enough to put a real scare into Big Blue.“There was significant improvement on the night before,” Fish said, “but [Michigan] was whole different level of team. It has doubles that can stick with anyone in the country...
...skiing vacation in Switzerland. Though we should all be in the position to make such sacrifices, Charles didn't win plaudits for his holiday martyrdom. Instead British green groups, seconded by Environment Secretary David Miliband, spanked the Prince for deciding to fly to the U.S. on Jan. 27 to pick up a prestigious environmental award, arguing that the carbon emissions created by his travel canceled out his green cred...
Beyond the top rung, as Harvard coach Frank Sullivan has attested, the parity is greater than ever. That means it’s harder than ever to pick any game that doesn’t involve the Philadelphians...
...Among the report's recommendations: Don't side with one faction in Iraq over another - history has shown that trying to pick a winner in a civil war rarely succeeds. Don't push for a three-way partition of the country as some in Congress have advocated - except for the Kurds, most Iraqis oppose it. Don't dump the problem on the United Nations, which isn't equipped to handle...