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...Akamatsu's commanding officer, Major Shinji Furusho stands watch for the laundry truck to return from the Israeli resort town of Tiberias. Two massive, white armored personnel carriers (APC) begin their patrol beyond the gate. Manning the huge vehicles are a dozen Austrians, barking politely in German over the roar of their engines. The Austrians patrol the disengagement line between Israel and Syria. The Japanese deliver the milk. Furusho gazes up at the snow-capped ridge of Mount Hermon. "I'm an infantry officer, not a logistics man," he grins. "I have an urge to go up there on patrol...
...pioneering new facility in Needham, Mass., that caters exclusively to women and seniors. During daytime hours, seniors make up about 80% of the clientele. With its welcoming staff, accessible layout, gleaming air-pressurized weight machines, original art that changes every few months and Big-Band music at a palatable roar, HealthFit has won over 650 fanatically loyal members in its first year. Its founder, John Atwood, 48, spent 25 years in the industry before realizing that he was sick of helping "the already fit get a little fitter. With seniors, fitness makes a real difference...
...Tajzadeh's crime isn't clear to the people," cried a student leader to a roar of applause. "Is it because he stood against the guardians of power? Because he safeguarded people's vote? He's the new hero of democracy in Iran...
...Others say it is too small." The Republicans' turn, a bigger, lustier throaty roar from all the cigar-chompers in the room...
Vermont returned to ECAC action with a roar Friday night, upsetting Harvard, 5-3, with a dramatic third-period comeback...