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...gulf on key issues between the Bush Administration and Europeans. Europe is closer to the Middle East, and Islam is its fastest-growing religion. Some European countries would like to forge or deepen economic links with Iraq and Iran. But neither geography nor religion nor economics is at the root of the division between Europe and America; memory...
...Certainly, Frattaroli constructs a compelling case against the use of Prozac as a easy way out; it is undoubtedly essential to cut depression out at its roots rather than merely making its symptoms disappear temporarily. But in order to “heal” mental disorders at their root rather than their branches, do we really need a concept as abstract—and as contradictory to the belief of most contemporary neuroscientists—as a completely immaterial soul...
...before I get deported, let me explain. I root for Americans in the sports where we’re underdogs. Some would argue that in men’s hockey, the Russians, Czechs and Canadians were all much bigger favorites than the Americans. These people, however, would be mistaken. The U.S. sported a team of NHL All-Stars. They may not have had the top few players in the world on the squad, but it was no surprise when America ended up in the finals...
...While that doesn’t cause me many problems during the Winter Olympics, the Summer Olympics are horrible. We’re always huge favorites in track-and-field and men’s basketball. Many of our local athletes also happen to be extremely cocky. Do I root for Maurice Greene in the 100 meters? Do I root for Vince Carter and Allen Iverson on the basketball court as the Dream Team defeats South Korea...
...Haman’s actions were genetically determined,” Dershowitz said. He said Haman’s parents were the likely root of his evil tendencies...