Word: targets
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Because these wars are little known, it is crucial to convey the facts," said Minter. In his talk, sponsored by Education for Action, the reporter said that Mozambique, since its founding, has been a target of rebels, funded, organized and led by South Africa...
...bunk bed? An otherwise informative article in the 11 February edition discussing the American chances for glory in the Calgary Olympics is tainted by "Reporter" Varela's remark about the biathalon. "Who," he asked, "would want to win a medal in a 'sport' that combines cross-country skiing with target practice? Except maybe Charles Bronson." Who indeed...
Maybe this slander of a SPORT that combines the incredible stamina required to race several kilometers on skis with the amazing ability to quiet one's nerves and 100+ pulse long enough to target shoot accurately arises from some insecurity about the reporter's own lethargic existence. I have never raced biathalon, but I have raced on cross-country skis and I have fired at targets many times. I for one have great respect for any athlete who can skillfully combine...
...that residents launched the first urban insurrection against President Anastasio Somoza, sparking the revolution that toppled the dictator and put the Sandinistas in power. Ever since, official speeches have resounded with accolades to "heroic Monimbo." Last week Monimbo was up in arms again, only this time the target was the Sandinista regime...
...original target of the FBI was the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES), a Washington-based group that protests the continuation of war in Central America and raises money for humanitarian aid. Although the FBI suspected that CISPES was giving illegal military aid to leftist guerillas in El Salvador, no evidence was found. So the FBI decided to expand their investigation...