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...Harvard to change the world have their idealism and creativity sapped by what they feel to be a suffocating atmosphere. Instead of thinking this way, and becoming bitter and isolated, those who want to change the world should think of this as an opportunity to learn how to temper idealism with realism, to navigate morality through the avenues of power in society. Moreover, this space represents one of the few places in modern society where such disparate opinions can come together and influence people whose opinions and ways are already...
...Levada is, for one thing, the first American ever to reach such an influential position in the Roman Catholic hierarchy. A native of Long Beach, Calif., who headed the diocese in Portland, Ore., before moving to San Francisco in 1995, he is known for his diplomatic skills, which temper his conservative positions on most doctrinal issues. For example, though a vocal opponent of Mayor Gavin Newsom's flurry of gay weddings last year, Levada had earlier worked out a Solomonic solution that resulted in health benefits for gay partners. He has been criticized for his slow and secretive response...
Cook’s flaming temper didn’t improve the situation. The captain took a possessive attitude toward the rank farm animals stowed on board. At Moorea in the Pacific, Cook became furious after two goats were stolen, rampaging through a village and burning down 200 huts. Cook’s explosive nature led to a fatal showdown with the Hawaiian people, and Cook was hacked apart for trying to kidnap the king. The crew later recovered “a horrifying package of burnt bones, thighs, calves, skull with one ear attached, arms and hands...
Golf affords you the opportunity to see someone's character. Does he lose his temper? Does he use horrible language? Is he helpful? Is he too helpful? Does he cheat? You are your own referee on the golf course. Your character is on the line...
Cook’s flaming temper didn’t improve the situation. The captain took a possessive attitude toward the rank farm animals stowed on board. At Moorea in the Pacific, Cook became furious after two goats were stolen, rampaging through a village and burning down 200 huts. Cook’s explosive nature led to a fatal showdown with the Hawaiian people, and Cook was hacked apart for trying to kidnap the king. The crew later recovered “a horrifying package of burnt bones, thighs, calves, skull with one ear attached, arms and hands...