Word: staking
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Although this is a legitimate concern, in a situation where a child's life is at stake, the state has a moral duty to step in and support life. I am not arguing that prayer should be forbidden--recent medical advances have proven that we no longer know exactly what methods are most effective in the healing process...
DETROIT: Disgruntled Chrysler shareholder and takeover nemesis Kirk Kerkorian has agreed to not increase his stake in the automaker for five years. The move brings to an abrupt halt a rough takeover fight that had played out over much of the past year, as Kerkorian unsuccessfully tried to wrest control of the company. In return for peace, Kerkorian lieutenant James Aljian will get a seat on Chrysler's board. Chrysler also agreed to buy back an additional $3 billion worth of company stock. The move could increase the value of Chrysler stock, and the value of Kerkorian's 54 million...
Buchanan took 13 of the 21 delegates at stake last night, while Gramm won only a disappointing eight. The other Republican participating in the caucus, radio talk-show host Alan L. Keyes '72, failed to win a single delegate...
Visiting Professor of Government James W. Ceaser said Gramm can't afford too many humiliations like last night since his political career is at stake as well as his candidacy...
Historically, the Roman Catholic Church regarded any discussion of alien life as heresy. Speculating about other inhabited worlds was one reason philosopher Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake in 1600. Belief that mankind has a special relationship with God is central to the monotheistic religions. The existence of alien beings, especially if they were further advanced than humans intellectually and spiritually, would disrupt this cozy view...