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...very careful," Jardim says. "Monkeys are bold. They are reproducing quickly, and if you leave food lying about, they'll go after it. Alligators are tough to handle because they are strong beasts, so you have to immobilize them. They can get you with either their head or their tail...
...Embassy Suites in St. Paul, Minn., to rally the Maryland delegation over scrambled eggs and powdered donuts. He could not say enough about the selection of Governor Sarah Palin as McCain's running mate. "She looks like Tina Fey, has the accent of Marge Gunderson and kicks tail like Chuck Norris," he told the crowd, in reference to the comedic actress, the fictional sheriff from Fargo and the 1969 karate champion turned action star who was a high-profile supporter of the former Arkansas Governor during the primaries. (See photos of the Chuck and Huck Show here...
...both engines, tricky wind or temperature conditions at takeoff, and pilot error are all factors under consideration. "Given the rear position of the engines on the MD-82," adds Wheeldon, "if there was an explosion there, it may have meant the loss of control of the rudder and tail...
...spectators. "I guess there's mixed feelings among athletes," says Crawford. "Because I've walked by, and I've heard guys who are a little disappointed in the way he acts in front of the camera." The American is not one of them. "This guy has worked his tail off, everyday, on his knees, throwing up in practice," says Crawford. "He deserves to dance . . . If you think it's disrespectful, work harder, so you can be the one dancing...
...form drag. Rick Sharp, a kinesiologist from Iowa State University, explains that when a swimmer gets tired, his mechanics start to deteriorate, and the resulting dip in the lower back significantly increases drag. The water, flowing down the back, crashes into the arch of the buttocks creating a "rooster tail" effect. The core stabilizer helps the swimmer maintain good body position in the water by subtly rolling the hips forward in the water...