Word: switchings
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...added that Senate leaders have not publicly endorsed such a switch, which could mean that the base guarantee might not be eliminated...
...There is still no knowing how American soldiers will operate once they no longer run this country less than two weeks from now. Nor do we know whether Iraq's new policemen and soldiers will remain loyal to the U.S.-friendly government, or choose to switch sides if Iraq slips into ethnic violence. Asked how he plans to forge the new security forces in the midst of Iraq's upheaval, Petraeus says: "Patiently, over time, by fostering lots of dialogue." That dialogue is at least something in which Petraeus - talkative, charming and sociable - is likely to shine...
...temptation to switch into planning overdrive is natural for expats with a passion for their host country. Steven Horowitz, an advertising executive who has lived in Japan for five years, says he begins flipping through his "mental Rolodex" of must-see restaurants and attractions whenever relatives are planning to visit. But for those hosting first-time visitors, he has two pieces of advice: "Keep it simple," and "Maps, maps, maps!" Ideally, there should not just be maps but a homemade travel pack with a phone card or rental cell phone, plus a list of emergency numbers and translations...
...Hendricks had simply flipped on a switch, the result was masterful. The Texas native scattered six harmless hits—four singles and two bunts—while allowing just one batter as far as second base. Working quickly, he walked none and spun his signature, knee-buckling curve along with a precise fastball to keep his opponents from getting a chance to settle...
...others oppose the switch, saying it would cost fall instructional time and would inconvenience students and professors by beginning classes just after or even before Labor...