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...general, one of the advantages I have going into a place like Congo or Sudan is that I'm treated as a Martian. People are willing to tell a Martian difficult things, especially embarrassing things like rape that they would not tell a local person. In that sense, I think it probably helps. I'm always amazed and pleasantly surprised by how forthcoming people...
...problem is, it depends on what kind of person you are. If you like that kind of slightly alcohol-fueled intimacy or quick sharing, it's fine. But if you're a little standoffish or a little reserved, it's a bit harder. A lot of people will tell you that volunteering is the best way to start conversations. There's no alcohol, you're doing charitable work, and you don't have your eye on somebody across the room. It's more altruistic, and you'll probably find like-minded people. So I would say let your nature...
...proposals to cut and privatize social security benefits. A “no” vote would provide a potent sound bite for Democratic campaign ads during the upcoming midterm elections. Regardless of how one feels about social security, it’s easy to tell that H.Res. 1077 is essentially a Democratic National Committee press release in which every sentence begins with “Whereas...
...think overall, it was a good competition for our group,” Saretsky said. “The competition itself is going to be a bit different so I always try to tell the kids on our team what they can control, and they can’t control how fast the people next to them...
...Affairs, perhaps airing a not illogical belief that Greece may try to avoid all the pain necessary to resolve the crisis it created. "We're trying to change the course of the Titanic," shot back Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou. "Anyone else doing this would get applause. But they tell us, 'You're not doing enough. You won't be able to do it anyway...