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...deserts. South Africa has three: Namaqualand, the Kalahari and the Karoo. Namaqualand and the Kalahari both extend into neighboring countries, but the vast Karoo - hundreds of miles of dusty plains, barren mountains and rocky canyons stretching across the central hinterland - is South Africa's alone. As a former frontier for European colonists, it is a place thick with history and bloody legend...
...That's chiefly because while the vast majority of Americans undoubtedly want their President to be a person of genuine faith, the consensus ends about right there. The kind of faith voters are looking for is harder to pinpoint. Americans want their President to be tolerant, reflective and well-versed in some religious tradition more than they want a strict adherence to any particular religious doctrine...
...Friday, one cello filled the vast expanse of Sanders Theatre with music, passion, and drama...
...opposition's "no" vote; but in the end it was Chavez, thought to have a reliable populist political machine at his disposal to get out the "yes" vote, who couldn't rouse his base among Venezuela's majority poor. Even that cohort, despite having benefited from Chavez's vast socialist project, backed away from his bid to solidify "21st-century socialism," which also would have put the autonomous Central Bank under his control and exerted deeper federal authority over local and state governments. Given the fact that Venezuela's National Assembly and Supreme Court are already Chavez's rubber stamps...
...Sarafa, on the other hand, seem to understand the problems stemming from the UC’s insularity, but they must work proactively throughout the coming year to create a more welcoming and inclusive UC. Despite their weaknesses, however, Sundquist and Sarafa have impressed us considerably. Beyond their vast experience, they have the personalities and leadership necessary to succeed in their respective roles. Sundquist, an aspiring teacher who needs no further padding for his résumé, is running because of his energy, enthusiasm, and belief that the UC can make a difference. His passion and drive are matched...