Word: steadfastness
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...your dean, I have attempted to model a way of being that practices and promotes critical thinking, active and respectful questioning, and honest exchange as essential personal and professional values. I believe this decision only reaffirms my steadfast commitment to these non-negotiable principles...
...while President Hosni Mubarak has been a steadfast U.S. ally, his credibility among Muslims (his own people included) is pretty low: he's seen by many as an American puppet who is no fan of democracy. Besides, anti-U.S. sentiment is very high among Egyptians. "I would not want to be the person in charge of security for [Obama] in Cairo," the diplomat says, shaking his head...
...High seniors off to celebrate prom night in nearby Waco. North of town, the pasture dubbed Camp Casey in honor of Sheehan's fallen son is deserted; Christmas wreaths shaped like peace signs still hang on the gate. An 18-ft. (5 m) steel sculpture, Freedom's Angel of Steadfast Love--a gift to the town from a Pennsylvania artist to commemorate 9/11--stands in an empty lot where pro-Bush supporters gathered. The locals have taken to decorating it for certain holidays and other occasions: red, white and blue banners on the Fourth of July, a veil and bouquet...
...papacy with a lecture at his old university in Regensburg, Germany, about faith and reason and the risk that Islamic theology makes the religion particularly prone to violence. Even as criticism of the speech spread in both Muslim and Catholic circles, Samir was among the first and most steadfast defenders of the Pope's message about Islam. Indeed, they were the same ideas Samir had been espousing for years. (See pictures from Pope Benedict XVI's first year...
...tonight,” Baise said. The second set was more of the same, as Harvard struggled to counter Rivier’s offensive prowess. Whenever it appeared that the Crimson would be poised to come back, Raider sophomores Jeff Andreozzi and Austin Soucy and senior Scott Wright remained steadfast, blocking efficiently and finding ways to pull their team ahead for a 30-19 victory in the second set. The standout trio led Rivier with 11, 11, and 12 kills, respectively. On the other side of the court, Harvard finished the set with a dismal .034 hitting advantage.At one point...