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Brown's ability to sink three-pointers repeatedly foiled the Crimson's attempts at a comeback. Harvard's failure to make the right adjustments at the right time also helped the Bears on their way to victory...
...democracy, they believe, is just a symptom of their inability to wean themselves from welfare statism. After the Hungarians and Czechs learn a few tough lessons about the economic infeasibility of welfare, conservatives say, they will see that the only way to true prosperity is the American way--a sink-or-swim economy...
...hours later reality seemed to sink in. After huddling with aides and advisers, Barry temporarily handed over day-to-day control of the government to City Administrator Carol Thompson, retaining only specific powers, such as the right to sign contracts with the Federal Government and to veto legislation. He postponed announcing his re-election...
Time began to blur. Days faded into nights, punctuated by brief trips to the sink and evil-smelling meals. I cannot remember the third day at all. On the fourth day, while we were washing, I begged the guard to let us use a phone. His response was to hit me in the ribs with his truncheon. I retreated into our cell, crying and wishing I were elsewhere...
...begin with, while people are allowed personal possessions, there is no such thing as private property in the Soviet Union. Thus most of Lithuania's factories, buildings, highways, trains, communication systems -- pretty much everything except the kitchen sink -- belong to the Soviet state. While some property might revert to the republic, presumably Lithuania would have to compensate Moscow in some way for what it takes away with it. Lithuania might also have to pay for the relocation of those of its 3.7 million citizens who want to remain part of the union, starting with most of its 344,000 ethnic...