Word: steers
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...surprising depth is seen in the younger actors, especially Watson and Tom Felton, who plays Draco. The inner turmoil caused by his burdensome task allows Felton to express a broader range of emotions than in previous films. Potter fans searching for a close adaptation of the sixth book should steer clear of “Half-Blood Prince.” Kloves has exercised more artistic freedom than ever in this film, cutting memorable storylines (including trips through the pensieve to Voldemort’s tragic childhood and family history), and introducing entirely new scenes (such as when the Death...
...more detailed information about avoiding pregnancy and disease. The goal is simple: with contraception often not an option in many parts of the world - and vaccines to prevent diseases like AIDS still unavailable - UNESCO hopes that teaching children more about the risks of sexual activity will help them steer clear of such perils. The organization believes this could be one way to scale back the 111 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases reported among people ages 10 to 24 globally each year and similarly reduce the 4.4 million abortions that are sought by women ages 15 to 19 annually...
...Handed a mandate to steer Japan out of a malaise of economic crisis and failed social systems, the next Prime Minister of Japan and his party need to reverse the nation's lost confidence in government leadership. A misstep, scandal or lack of fortitude in reform could cost the DPJ the upper-house elections next July - a severe check on the new administration's progress. Experts pinpoint five areas where the new ruling party should put its focus to get the nation back on track...
...breaking the law by releasing figures before completing its investigation into alleged vote-rigging. (The head of the commission, Aziz Ludin, said the decision to release preliminary figures is within the letter of the law, adding that it was agreed upon at an internal commission meeting - in part to steer clear of the kind of controversy that marred the 2000 U.S. presidential election.) Bashardost tells TIME that an election official informed him over the phone of being under intense pressure to provide results that favored a particular candidate, whom he will not identify. Ever the skeptic, Bashardost suspects there...
...Cambridge Common: 1. Grassy knoll separating the Quad from the rest of civilization. Steer clear at night to avoid being mugged and/or stabbed. (Seriously.) 2. Bar on Mass. Ave. popular with Quadlings...