Word: skills
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Obama called Summers “one of the great economic minds of our time” and said he will bring “a singular combination of skill, intellect and experience to the role he will play in our administration...
...midfield role in the hole behind them, and with sophomore Alex Chi and junior Adam Rousmaniere on the flanks, Harvard likes to move quickly up the field off the counter-attack. The warmer temperature in Tampa should allow the Crimson to play the ball to feet and use their skill to do what they do best.Harvard will not be the only ones enjoying the conditions tonight. South Florida (14-4-2, 7-3-1 Big East) has not lost at home this season going 9-0-1. The Bulls have made USF Soccer Stadium a fortress, allowing only three goals...
...During his campaign, Obama emphasized grass-roots support and public opinion; we are pleased that this trend promises to continue into his presidency. In these few months before inauguration, Obama will set the stage for the next four, if not eight, years. His choice to make appointments based on skill rather than mere political affiliation is certainly a refreshing and encouraging transformation. Even if some of Obama’s selections come from previous administrations, their ideas still possess the potential to bring about change. After all, the most important change is not a new roster of names but rather...
...adeptness of a much older actor. Despite an impressive cast of British actors, including David Thewlis—who plays Severus Snape in the more recent “Harry Potter” movies—Butterfield’s performance is the most striking. The effortlessness and skill with which he portrays Bruno draws the audience into what can be, at times, a repetitive plot. Vera Farmiga, as Bruno’s mother, also stands out in the film. As she becomes weighed down by the shocking truth of the concentration camps, Elsa’s health begins...
...game plan is to use our speed and skill and try to outmaneuver bigger guys,” McCafferty said. “We’ve done some drills to get the defense used to how they forecheck. We also always go over power plays and special teams and understanding what they do on their power play...