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Contrary to some early reports, this really isn't like World War II. There will be no rationing of rubber or butter for the war on terrorism. There will probably be no military draft...
...reaffiliated to Germany. The expats were to be trained in sabotage and sent back to the U.S. Eight were selected for the June, 1942 mission that sent two small submarines to the U.S., one to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and one to Amagansett, Long Island. They surfaced, took small rubber craft to shore, and were in the process of burying their uniforms and some explosives when an unarmed Coast Guardsman drew near...
Meanwhile, there are still serious questions about the crash. The preliminary conclusion by French investigators is well known: during takeoff, a 16-in. metal strip on the runway slashed one of the Concorde's tires, sending a 10-lb. piece of rubber into the underside of the wing and causing a fuel tank to rupture. Something yet undetermined ignited a fire that engulfed the No. 2 engine. There was also a problem with the No. 1 engine: it could not provide thrust. Given those problems, the pilots lost control of the plane after only one minute...
...hunting denizens of the greater New England area. System of a Down and Slipknot shared the headlining slot on the ticket, but with their unrivaled stage-show it was Slipknot who finished the night. A collection of nine Iowans in matching full-body factory suits and unique psycho-Satanic rubber masks, Slipknot were the main attraction for the thousands in attendance. The group’s second album, Iowa, was recently released and has catapulted the crew to the top of the nu-metal ranks...
With his strong background in community advocacy, Pitkin will by no means be a rubber stamp for University decisions, but rather will work with Harvard to find innovative ways to develop its facilities without damaging the community in which it resides. The “Pitkin Petition,” which served as the blueprint for the city’s first rezoning in 50 years, is a strong illustration of his commitment to a well-considered integration of academic, residential and commercial space...