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...Corp. since 2003. After quitting Liz Claiborne in 2000 because of a spat with the CEO, Seegal went to Jennifer Lopez's clothing company, Sweetface Fashion; she boosted sales to about $250 million last year by expanding licensing deals to such categories as jewelry and shoes. Now Seegal must steer Nautica, which has struggled with weak sales and an inconsistent image, to calmer seas...
...goes according to plan, Harvard’s under-decorated captain could steer his way to the very top of the school record books. The all-time leading career marks of 41 touchdowns (Fitzpatrick has 26) and .624 completion percentage (.619), both held by Neil Rose ’03, are within range...
...doesn't want to talk politics. His decision to dedicate his win to the Munich dead was emotional, patriotic, but not political. "As an athlete," he says, "I don't think that should be the focus at all." Asked about Fridman's win, the Palestinians, too, tried to steer clear of politics?and only partially succeeded. Team leader Akram Zaher praised the Israeli's achievement: "He worked hard to get his medal. I just ask his government, to give the Palestinians the same chance, so that we can win medals like their athletes...
...Indian friends offer several explanations. One says parents steer their children toward respectable, cerebral, indoor activities, such as studying to become a doctor or engineer, and away from the frivolity of playing outdoors. Another says facilities are inadequate and the country lacks a nationwide professional league in any sport. A third avers that athletics simply aren't in the Indian genes. Whatever the reason, this inertia is apparently here to stay...
...more immediate risks and often requires hospitalization. That is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all women who are or plan to be pregnant during flu season get vaccinated starting in the fall. To avoid infection, it also helps to wash your hands regularly and steer clear of anyone who's sneezing...