Word: relaxers
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...many days in the early years of the war when the situation looked bleak, when it seemed impossible that the Allies could overcome the lead the Axis powers enjoyed. Through those dark days, Roosevelt retained an imperturbable calm. To the endless wonder of his aides, he was able to relax and replenish his energies each night to face the struggles of the following day. Every evening he held a cocktail hour where the rule was that nothing could be said of politics or war; instead the conversation was deliberately turned to gossip, funny stories or reminiscences. Only Eleanor was allowed...
...many faculty members, at least, the year 2000 is just another year, and this winter break is just like so many other winter breaks: a time to relax, get cozy with the family, perhaps even take a trip...
...high school I didn't really know how to relax. I was number one in my class academically. Every minute of my day I was doing something: a practice, a meeting, studying for a test. Being so busy I didn't really have time to know and care for other people. I was very into myself. That's one thing I think I regret....I've learned to think about others instead of myself. In the long run you can get good grades and be successful financially, but the key factor in being successful in life is whether...
...Chechen conundrum has no easy solutions. We must be wary of sliding into the classic response of seeing an oppressed minority and leaping forward, enthusiastic they they should have their own state. Nor should we relax, confident that Russia's reconquest of the province will restore stability. The only sure consequence of this war is that Chechnya will be destabilized for years and possibly decades to come. Perhaps the West can serve a useful role when the fighting has ended in advising or reconstruction. Regardless, for the corpses of Russian conscripts and Chechen civilians mouldering amidst the harsh beauty...
With their plans firmly established for at least the next two years, the Marshall Scholars can relax without thinking about the immediate future...