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...could be seen as part of an effort to repair relations that were damaged on the campaign trail. President Bush got far less of the black vote than the two previous Republican candidates, and he believes he deserved a greater share. And certainly, among black community leaders the rhetorical and symbolic gesture that Africa has not been forgotten will be welcomed. Of course, some will ask, where's the beef? Is this simply going to be a symbolic gesture, or does the administration plan to seriously engage with some of Africa's many problems? And the jury is still...
...conjures up are magical. Dead men write soothing letters to heart-broken wives they abandoned long ago. Abducted garden gnomes send photos of their world travels to calm distraught owners. Callous men weep with rediscovered emotion when long-lost childhood treasures materialize from nowhere. Even guardian angels who repair the fatal mishaps of their wards learn to nurture hopes and loves of their...
...took up Ashtanga (power yoga) a couple of years ago to try to repair the effects of 30 years of stupid guy tricks [HEALTH, April 23]. To my great surprise, I found that my neck, which had been chronically stiff from two whiplash accidents, loosened up, and a weak ankle that constantly popped out from several sprains tightened up nicely. Today I come home from work ready to collapse on the couch, but instead I dutifully do my yoga routine and find myself feeling energized and relaxed. That yoga is some great stuff! MACK PAUL Norman, Okla...
...buyer. Kyoto-based Fujitaka, for instance, has installed sensors clever enough to read the birth date on a driver's license?and savvy enough to recognize a fake ID. Another breakthrough allows machines to send messages directly to maintenance workers, alerting them if a machine needs repair, drinks or snacks?making distribution and upkeep more efficient. Sanyo, meanwhile, has devised a way to fight Japan's rising crime?a new drink dispenser made of a boltless, seamless piece of steel that they say is almost impossible for thieves to pry open...
Later in the afternoon, a fire and water damage restoration crew came in to repair some of the damage...