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Gore will also conduct research at the University of California at Los Angeles, in hopes of combining fields such as education, health and public policy into a teaching curriculum designed to strengthen communities and families...
Meanwhile, at least one Estrada ally was believed to be plotting to incite violence that would help the President justify use of his emergency powers to strengthen his grip on the military. According to a retired military officer, Estrada had planned to replace Chief of Staff Reyes with Calimlim. That plan collapsed when General Calimlim joined with Reyes in turning his back on Estrada...
Throughout the ordeal, Lewis' focus on football became more intense. "He would squeeze tennis balls in his hands, crush them to strengthen his arms," remembers Samuel. "The entire trial, day after day, his hands were under the table exercising. He'd leave court and go work...
...believe Arafat knows that Sharon is going to get elected, and plans to turn up the level of violence in the hope of provoking Sharon to abandon his friendly, grandfatherly image and strike back with an iron fist. People who subscribe to this line of thinking believe Arafat can strengthen his case if he keeps negotiating until the moment Sharon takes office, and is then able to blame Sharon for the breakdown. That would play badly for Israel in foreign capitals and bring renewed international pressure...
...address--titled "Be the Change You Wish To See"--Carter told the congregation that individuals must strengthen their personal morality before they expect others to help fulfill King's optimistic dreams...