Word: strengthing
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...Bhutto's hit-and-run visit was a radical departure from the PPP's traditional style of massive campaign rallies that are equal parts entertainment and politics. In Pakistan, political strength is often measured by crowd counts, and no other party has been able to match the PPP's draw. "In our part of the world, politicians have to take their campaigns to the street," says political analyst Nusrat Javed. "Bhutto's base doesn't watch TV. They need rallies, cavalcades. Unless you do it this way, you cannot survive as a populist party. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible...
...Done correctly, yoga increases strength and might head off osteoporosis. And Ashtanga yoga sure fires up my cardio system. So I suppose a limited workout done by an infrequent weekend warrior would probably offer little benefit and may cause injury. But for those of us who practice consistently, the benefits are quite clear and compelling. Steve Crawford, Jyvskyl, Finland...
Plunk yourself down in a small plastic kayak with nothing but a paddle, and you might think you'll need Hulk-like strength to do anything more than bob gently downstream. But that's a myth that Anna Levesque, 33, is helping to debunk. A professional white-water kayaker and instructor based in Asheville, N.C., she says, "Kayaking isn't about strength; it's about finesse." And once you get the hang of it, "you get a real sense of accomplishment," she continues. "You are the master of your craft...
...severe blast wounds. On Oct. 23, she received a Minerva Award at the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women. Named for the Roman goddess whose image is on California's state seal, the award honors women who have "changed the state and nation with their courage, strength and wisdom...
...faith, hard work, honesty, and love of family,” are most important in changing America for the better. Jeffrey Kwong ’09, the president of the Harvard Republican Club said the involvement of Tagg Romney and his family “plays to the strength of [Romney’s] campaign.” “The best way to learn about a candidate is through his or her family,” Kwong said. Romney, in his remarks, echoed those sentiments. Romney said his role as his father’s senior adviser...