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When a game is on the line, Harvey has proven himself to be one of the most reliable go-to scorers in the Ivy League. But even he can’t do it all by himself. So, while his 24 points against California couldn’t prevent a double-digit loss, Harvey’s timely basket one night later—when combined with some clutch defense and rebounding by his teammates down the stretch—was enough to hold off Coppin State...
...Bush supporters asserted that he had "proven himself under the white-hot spotlight of crisis," and weren't afraid to "thank God we have a Man of Faith in the White House" who "handpicked the very best people for his cabinet." Some liked "the way he has matured as a leader of our country," while others appraised his development more bluntly: "Prior to 9-11, he was perceived as a bumbling idiot, incapable of true leadership. His response to 9-11 has proven to the world that he is a man of compassion, patience, and action." ... "The dummy...
...brandishing Henry Luce's guidelines of "greatest impact, for good or ill" as a moral shield to deflect criticism for a vote they felt forced to make. Their rueful entries concurred that "although bin Laden deserves no praise for his role, he has been the only person that has proven capable of uniting the world together in a common goal - the pursuit of justice and of safety for all peace loving people." ... " Osama bin Laden has proven to all doubters that one person really can change the world forever...
...STARTING POINT: As we enter the annual cycle of New Year's resolutions and self-improvement (diet, anyone?), we would be wise to heed the admonitions of bestselling business and personal development guru Brian Tracy, the author of "Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals" (Amacom). For while Tracy's claims are bold, his book offers relief to frustrated business people with too many professional and personal demands on their time - which is to say, all of us. Tracy's essential idea is that too many folks are frittering away...
Although UConn (7-8-1) lacked the ECAC experience and the national ranking of the Crimson’s weekend spoilers, No. 4 Northeastern and No. 8 Niagara, the Huskies had proven their ability by upending No. 6 New Hampshire in a shutout win earlier this season...