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...parents face the total resources of the U.S. Government--never fewer than five attorneys, and four or five FBI agents working against her. The American public should know what it's like to be caught between two agencies of government at war. I wonder how many people could withstand government and press scrutiny for every foible, sin, contradiction or problem in their life...
...most valuable learning experiences for both teachers and students come from courses that can withstand the test of student interest. Requirements can force students to take courses that they will not like and may not learn from. Courses that naturally attract students' interest and attention will provide a far more meaningful experience...
...Korean sinkhole. Japan is also the origin of the very economic model that is causing the crisis. No one really knows, but many moneymen fear that Japan's own financial system could be as dangerously debt-ridden as South Korea's. The global economic network should be able to withstand even a wholesale default in Seoul, but failure in Japan would spread trouble everywhere...
...Crimson faced the Bears earlier this year on Nov. 29 in Providence. Harvard won, 5-3, in a game in which the Crimson jumped out to a 3-0 lead. However, the Bears pulled within one goal at 3-2 and again at 4-3. Harvard had to withstand a furious late-game rush before adding an empty net goal to secure the victory...
...Crimson, proving that it can withstand a late-game rush, even if it is Brown, held on and even added an empty netter with 42 seconds remaining in the game...