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...because it failed to collaborate with western Europe but because of centuries of economic decline and lack of military innovation. Hastening this collapse was the brutal ambush of Constantinople by Venetian Crusaders in 1204; ignorant Christian warriors melted ancient Greek statues to sell their bronze by weight, they picked the gems out of precious Orthodox relics. Why would residents of Constantinople ever want to ally with the pillagers of their heritage...
...Crimson hopes that, when he is running parallel to his blockers, Hartigan’s efforts to bring his weight to bear on potential tacklers will be rendered largely ineffective and his lack of speed exposed...
...Still, Allawi's presence lent important symbolic weight to the Bush administration's argument that it is in Iraq to help Iraqis free themselves. And his tough talk underscored the President's assurance on the campaign trail that Iraq now has a strong leader determined to tackle the insurgents...
Though yardlings and riverites will rightly rejoice in the near doubling of cardiovascular facilities and the improvement of the weight rooms, this renovation is not the end of the MAC’s woes. Allocation of space in the MAC, while better, continues to be inefficient and falls far below the building’s maximum potential. Furthermore, concerns about where to relocate the remaining three varsity sports teams who call the MAC home have prevented other much-needed space from being freed up. At some point, a more extensive renovation may be necessary. In the meantime, however, upgrading...
...exercised. But don't discount the impact of slimming down. In another study in J.A.M.A., research from the ongoing Women's Health Study found that overweight and obese women--regardless of how regularly they exercised--were up to nine times as likely to develop diabetes as women of normal weight. Bottom line: there's no easy way around it. Stay trim and active...