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...would consider cutting a political deal with the U.S. to isolate the jihadis. "If the Americans evidenced good intent and a timetable for withdrawal we feel is genuine, we will stand up against al-Zarqawi," says Abdul Salam al-Qubaisi, spokesman for the Association of Muslim Scholars. "We already stood up against him on the Shi'ite issue, and if he doesn't follow us, it will be a bad path for him." Baathist insurgent leader Abu Yousif, who has met with U.S. intelligence officers, says, "The insurgency is looking for a political outlet--once we have that, we could...
...setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Sometimes you have to travel to a wine's home in order to understand its character. Last fall, after the harvest in Italy, I stood atop the ruined fortress that looms over the ancient town of Montalcino, the birthplace of Brunello, just 40 km southeast of Siena. From the fortress, I devoured the panoramic view of the Tuscan countryside. In the distance, the grapevine leaves were as colorful as New England's autumnal best. Clumps...
...death, friends and family members held a candlelit vigil outside the chapel in Boston University’s Marsh Plaza, placing pictures of Lawrence and his girlfriend Teberian on the plaza’s “Free at Last” statue. For more than an hour, they stood in silence to honor and remember a man who had been their friend, brother, and son. Boston University has responded to Lawrence’s death by making its students aware of the campus resources available to help them cope with the emotional blow. Riley said those resources include both...
...cyclotron. “I love seeing what was considered to be cutting edge at the [different] times,” said Kathy Putnam, whose husband helped fund the project. Briahna J. Gray ’07 said she liked the artisan approach of the collection. One piece that stood out to her, she said, was a static electricity machine that was built on a bed frame, having been created by a bedmaker. Another notable piece is the 18th-century orrery—a solar system model—that was wired with the help of Benjamin Franklin after...
...excuse for its current state of decay. The UC’s banner presidential and vice-presidential campaigns this year should go beyond personal attacks. They should be more than popularity contests. For students to engage candidates on the issues, they need to know where their candidates stood when the chips were down. It is a regrettable coincidence that, just when student interest in the UC and campus issues is peaking, the UC is not prepared to facilitate inquiries on candidates’ records. We hope the UC’s new leadership creates an actionable plan for a revamped...