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...Talibanistan. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher announced in Islamabad that the U.S. intends to give an extra $750 million to Musharraf over the next five years to support development in the tribal areas. "I think this commitment to the development of Pakistan, this commitment to a long-term relationship, is another example of the very broad and deep relationship we have and that we are developing with Pakistan," Boucher said. "We have a fundamental interest in the success of Pakistan as a moderate, stable, democratic Muslim nation...
...having discussions with Gazprom now. Russia would like access to the U.S. market, and obviously you can't ignore them. But we're also seeing things like the government forcing Shell into a corner and giving up a lucrative project. So any relationship will have to be carefully thought through...
Make sure you can afford it. Think twice before lending money you are counting on having down the road. A ruined relationship is bad; a ruined nest egg is a disaster. If you can afford to lose the money, consider making it a gift from the start...
...feel good about oneself. Instead, it is meant to suggest that a person should not become self-righteous and feel that he is better than others because he has chosen to spend time serving those in need. The attitude that a self-righteous feeling can be detrimental to the relationship between the visitors and actual residents of the community...
...admit I had very specific expectations before move-in day. Those restless August nights gave way to fever dreams. A tweed-clad throng led the class of 2010 on an inaugural foxhunt through the Old Yard. I developed a close relationship with Harvey C. Mansfield ’53, the manly Kenan Jr. Professor of Government with a heart of gold. We ate at a candlelit table; Plummer Professor of Christian Morals Peter J. Gomes made clear which fork was for which dish...