Word: selecter
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...March the Body Shop introduced a line of Ayurvedic-inspired products (a pillow spray for kaphas runs $18), and last October a three-woman team, including model Christy Turlington, launched the upscale skin-care regimen Sundari, from which any pitta can select a $52 moisturizer. Both lines use essential oils and herbs cultivated predominantly in India. Says Sundari co-founder Ayla Hussain, who grew up in Pakistan and attended Harvard Business School: "We take ideas that are thousands of years old and use modern technology to maximize their efficacy." Lindsay Oliver, manager of an Ayurvedic spa called...
Anti-Bush: George W. didn't have the courage to select a controversial running mate, like the pro-choice governor of Pennsylvania, Tom Ridge, or the popular loose-cannon independent, John McCain...
...Bush: The choice of Cheney strengthens the argument that even though George W. himself may not be widely experienced or knowledgeable, he has the good judgment to select sound people to work with him. This is a solid, low-anxiety choice (no devious political calculations in the decision, no faction-pleasing, no cunning) that reflects well upon W.'s leadership quality...
...nine members of the presidential search committee meet over the coming year, the process they use to select a successor to President Neil L. Rudenstine will look familiar...
While the article, "Ford Urges Bush to Select Pro-Choicer as Running Mate," could have easily been relegated to the editorial section, there's nothing wrong with the piece; the former president's logic is hardly out of left field (and what better pundit than he on the caprices of the vice-presidency?). Apparently Ford, found celebrating his 87th birthday at his Rocky Mountain vacation home, is convinced that a George W. Bush victory hinges on the governor's ability to find a "quietly" pro-choice running mate, like Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge. Ridge's selection will appeal to moderate...