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...American story line: that this was a dangerous, outlaw regime ready to go to any lengths to stay in power. Saddam's minions have gone to some lengths--car bombs, false surrenders, using civilians as shields--but these have become the standard ceremonies of terrorism, the coin of the realm in that part of the world. And if no major stashes are found--a vial here, a warhead there simply won't do--America's credibility will be severely damaged...
...thing that came to mind when I rode was the pressing need for more padding under my duff. But I was happy to be among the few Westerners who have had a taste of Mongolia, the rocky, remote north-central Asian country with few fences and fewer roads-the realm of Genghis Khan and a political tug toy of China and Russia until well into the 20th century. Since the Alaska-size former Soviet satellite gained independence in 1990, it has opened to travelers seeking adventure in breathtakingly pristine country. A dearth of such conveniences as electricity and phones makes...
...plaintive voice onstage sounds much like it does on record, hovering softly over washes of keyboard and guitar played to fluid but complex rhythms. What is surprising about the live show is the band’s newfound energy, which ultimately elevates the Notwist above the realm of sentimental ambient...
Kagan’s impressive credentials prove her well-suited for this important position. Formerly a clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and a deputy assistant to President Clinton on domestic policy, Kagan offers fresh insight and perspective in the realm of public law. With her experience both as an administrative law scholar and her time spent working in government, she is an incredibly accomplished leader in the public legal sector. Currently HLS suffers from a reputation of being too focused on corporate law, and we hope that Kagan’s leadership will encourage more...
Where efforts in the academic realm have at times been met with resistance, Summers has succeeded in convincing the schools to budge on administrative matters—like the purchasing plans—University officials and some of the alums agree...