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When asked whether the war in Iraq could be considered a success, James Woolsey, who served as CIA director under President Bill Clinton, responded, “Not yet.” He maintained an optimistic tone, however, and emphasized the progress that coalition forces have made so far in Iraq...
That victory set the tone for the next two matches, which Chu won comfortably in straight sets...
...great job of staying calm and composed,” Gould said. “[Winning] feels amazing. This game was really important in setting the tone for the rest of the season...
...substitute the Holy Roman Empire for the plain old Roman one). Cast Orlando Bloom as a young smithy who boldly challenges the nobility and Liam Neeson as the rebel hero's stalwart father figure (as he was for Leonardo DiCaprio in Gangs of New York). Add Jeremy Irons for tone and Eva Green (The Dreamers) for the mandatory romance. Stir...
...PRESENTED A COMPLEX AND difficult topic in a one-sided, simplistic fashion. Throughout the article there was an anti-immigrant and inhuman tone: referring to Mexicans crossing the border as "illegals," as if they lacked a right to exist (alternative terms include undocumented people and noncitizens) and referring to "invaders" and "intruders," as if those crossing the border are coming here to take away what is ours rather than to work at jobs for which, even as TIME points out, employers want them. Coming across the border is a long, dangerous and at times deadly journey. People risk their lives...