Word: provenance
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...particular, the American embargo of Cuba has proven spectacularly unsuccessful in its stated goal: bringing down the Communist dictatorship. It has, however, succeeded in impoverishing the general population and placing the Cuban people in a state of cultural isolation, such that they have no opportunity to see the beneficial side of our mixed-market economic system and continually view the United States as a dangerous aggressor and a cause of their poverty. Today, many experts agree that ending the costly and counterproductive embargo would almost certainly contribute to an end to the Castro regime. Its continuation does little but galvanize...
...massive cost overruns—was cancelled in 1991. Similarly, the XM2001 Crusader, a new howitzer that promised both mobility and accuracy but delivered neither, was struck from the list in 2002. But unlike these projects—which were real Cold War dinosaurs—the Raptor has proven itself to be a highly effective and necessary part of the Air Force’s inventory...
...There is no question that military projects involve a great deal of time, money, and other resources. This is especially true of the F-22 program, which began in 1991. But, more often than not, the equipment procured by the Department of Defense has proven invaluable when the United States or its allies are under threat. The Raptor is not just another Cold War relic—it is a much-needed replacement for older equipment that will provide our soldiers and airmen with the tools they need to keep us safe. President Obama and Secretary Gates would do well...
Heading into the biggest meet of the regular season, the Harvard women’s swimming and diving team has proven that it’s a force to be reckoned with. The Crimson (5-0, 5-0 Ivy) preserved its undefeated season on Saturday, taking down Brown (2-2, 2-2), 199.5-99.5, at Blodgett Pool. “I think we did really well, especially coming off of exams, because exams take a lot out of you mentally and physically,” sophomore Kate Mills said. “It was great to see us come...
...StreetSafe Boston will allow street workers with street credibility to return to the targeted neighborhoods, and will extend hours of operation for proven organizations operating nearby. The idea is to use effective street workers to bring violent and at-risk youth to neighborhood organizations which can provide them with job training and other social services...