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What really irks Butler and her neighbors is that they were led to expect much more. They saw hope last summer when Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, which seemed to promise housing relief for hundreds of thousands of homeowners like Butler via mortgage-restructuring aid. But for reasons no one in Washington has adequately explained, that part of the bill never really materialized. What foreclosure-ravaged communities got instead were slivers of a $4 billion Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) fund to buy and refurbish already foreclosed homes. The city of Miami Gardens received $6.8 million, enough...
...leave it at that. Drinking Age Changed to 21 (1984) This was undeniably devastating, but there is a bright side: it makes the really old freshmen seem popular instead of just really creepy. World Wide Web (1991) The arrival of the Internet Age provides relief for blue-balled males (and females?) on Friday nights. Lorena Bobbatt Trial (1993) Remember when that crazy lady castrated her husband? Guys locked themselves in their rooms for weeks. Soulja Boy (2007) This song was the centerpiece of every party for at least six months, but it was only good the first five times. Plus...
...doubts, and so all your relationships are vastly more complicated than in the days of playground tag. Melodrama comes so naturally: friendships dissolve into feuds, rivalries ripen, parents are useless, nothing goes according to plan, temptation is everywhere. These stories throw all that normal teenage drama into such high relief that the picture is suddenly clearer. The stakes in Edward and Bella's world really are life or death; if things go wrong, your heart could get broken - or your veins opened. Loyalty may require risking your life; betrayal could cost it. Self-restraint takes superhuman control. It's exhausting...
...start [the season], I’m excited,” Harvard coach Jay Weiss said. “A bunch of guys had bright spots, and our conditioning was some of the best in the tournament.”Solid preparation and healthy wrestlers come as a relief for the Crimson, who made a tremendous showing despite the absence of key starters Andrew Flanagan (165 lbs) and Corey Jantzen (141), both of whom rested due to nagging injuries.With these veterans holding back, Weiss had the opportunity to challenge the squad’s rookies and showcase its stars. Along...
...Matt Curtis was twice flagged for roughing the passer, one of which turned a potential third-down stop into a first down at midfield. When all was said and done and Harvard escaped with the 24-21 victory, Murphy was just glad to see it end. “Relief,” Murphy said of his emotion after the game. REVERSAL OF FORTUNE Of the three phases of the game, special teams has consistently proven to be Harvard’s Achilles’ heel. But on Saturday, Penn was the one troubled by its kicking unit...