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...drives as their ship shot through space at warp speed. That world is as remote as transporter beams. Annan's critics also lash him for his willingness to "do business" with anyone. When he returned from negotiations in Baghdad in 1998 and mildly said he had "a good human rapport" with Saddam Hussein, the White House shrieked. Others said he sounded like Neville Chamberlain praising Hitler. Annan's very decency, some believe, stands in the way of his preventing the indecent acts he so badly wants to stop...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Five Virtues of Kofi Annan | 9/4/2000 | See Source »

...because the staff is focused on student life, patients say, therapists are easier to develop a rapport with...

Author: By Victoria C. Hallett, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Hard Choices | 6/8/2000 | See Source »

...Though a rapport with patients is important, Federman is also quick to remind his students that relationships are not the be-all and end-all of medicine...

Author: By Christine M. Lin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Dean Brings Human Touch to Science | 6/7/2000 | See Source »

...Some have suggested that his opinions, his lack of personal rapport, which has been noted by many, and President Ford's willingness to compromise led to the failure of Schlesinger's push for increased military spending. In November of 1975, the differences between Ford and Schlesinger finally resulted in his departure...

Author: By Frederick H. Turner, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Man in the Gray Suit: Schlesinger Leads Unassuming Political Life | 6/5/2000 | See Source »

...Governor's aide. First Sergeant Terry Horton, 47, retired from the Army three years ago. Currently, instead of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or traveling with the Army drill team, he teaches the 160 boys and girls enrolled in Chamblee's Junior ROTC. "I have a great rapport with the kids," he says. "They respect me, and I respect them." And, he adds, "there is not a day that goes by when I do not feel blessed. I would not change this job for anything else...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Careers: Why Not Teach Next? | 5/29/2000 | See Source »

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