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...early political artistry was to turn every Clinton criticism, even fairly innocuous ones, into an unacceptable expression of the old, broken politics of Washington D.C. Now, though, whether because of the length of the campaign or Obama's own shortcomings as a candidate, that line of argument has less traction...
...from its initial drafts—enjoyed a lukewarm reception. It lacked the strong commitment to and enthusiasm for a coherent philosophy, and in the interim year and a half, whatever excitement there once was has dissipated. The Faculty has consistently had trouble amassing the energy to gain any traction, and as a consequence, few professors have undertaken the task of creating courses for this nascent program. Only 16 Gen Ed courses will be offered next fall, and only six more have been approved for the 2009-2010 academic year. In fact, a mere 40 proposals have even been submitted...
...nominate Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. He developed a superior method for treating clubfoot, one that does not entail expensive surgery. His treatment has taken a long time to gain traction but is now becoming standard in the U.S. and worldwide...
...Other military equipment may also prove useful in fighting piracy. The U.S. Marine Corps has tested a non-lethal weapon called the Mobility Denial System, a fancy name for a slippery chemical spray that coats surfaces and greatly reduces traction. Pirates' sea legs would be no help if they couldn't get their footing, so the spray would make boarding and hijacking vessels difficult. Another option is the long-range acoustic device or LRAD, originally developed by the U.S. military and manufactured by American Technology Corporation. This 33-inch dish emits a sound blast of up to 150 decibels, deafening...
...Hamilton has said that while he has no desire to waste his life, he's never felt afraid while racing cars. Pre-season testing without traction control, however, whitened his knuckles a little. "It does make it a little more tense on corner entry," he said after a session in Jerez, Spain. But after victory in Melbourne, Hamilton was a convert: "This is real racing," he said. "It is how it should...