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...only three weeks old, and U.S. and British officials insist things are going as expected. "You always hope for a lucky punch," says an Air Force commander. "But you usually don't get lucky, so you just keep pressing on." Pentagon officials have said some ground operations aimed at crushing the Taliban and al-Qaeda may not get under way until next spring. "We're not setting timetables," Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Thursday. In a remarkable admission, Rear Admiral John Stufflebeem said, "I am a bit surprised at how doggedly they're hanging onto power. We definitely need...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Rules Of Engagement | 11/5/2001 | See Source »

...that Leiszler’s injury has permanently sidelined him, he has a chance to pursue other activites and interests. Leiszler has started working at the Murr Center, volunteers in a tutoring program at King Elementary School, and even has time to enjoy punch season for some of Harvard’s social clubs...

Author: By Daniel E. Fernandez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: For Love of the Game | 11/1/2001 | See Source »

...you’re not the guy who caused the carnage, how could you not laugh after that? Yeah, an innocent bird lost its life, and I’m all for the ethical treatment of animals. But the punch line possibilities are astounding! “He really does have a killer fastball!” leaps to mind. “Hey, Unit, give peace a chance!” is more subtle, but, in my opinion, far more clever. Someone far more witty than I could probably wrangle something out of “fly ball?...

Author: By Martin S. Bell, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Saved by the Bell: It's a Bird... It's Dead | 10/31/2001 | See Source »

...Mike Bibby, G, Kings: It's good to be a King, especially after leaving the Grizzlies. 2. Hakeem Olajuwon, C, Raptors: He may no-longer be all-world, but he's all right for Toronto. 3. Mitch Richmond, G, Lakers: As if the champs needed another veteran to provide punch off the bench...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NBA 2001: What Will Happen | 10/30/2001 | See Source »

Because they are private organizations, the University cannot stop final clubs from continuing to represent patriarchy and exclusivity. Having the University put pressure on them to reform their punch process, as RUS has urged, would likely result in a situation similar to the one that exists now with the Hasty Pudding. Although the initial punch event will be open to all undergrads, the Pudding will most likely retain its traditional standards for entrance—standards that are antithetical to the College’s own beliefs in fairness and community. Such a move by the College is likely...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Swatting the Fly' Won't Help | 10/29/2001 | See Source »

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