Word: albatross
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...nuclear powers, none have ever remotely considered using such weapons because of the possibility of retaliation. If Iran wants to spend the vast resources needed to create the Bomb rather than improve the lot of its people, so be it. But there its Bomb will sit, a true albatross, consuming national resources while it remains unused, because of fear of justifiable retaliation. Robert O. Hoskins Florence, Italy...
...nuclear powers, none have ever remotely considered using such weapons because of the possibility of retaliation. If Iran wants to spend the vast resources needed to create the Bomb rather than improve the lot of its people, so be it. But there its Bomb will sit, a true albatross, consuming national resources while it remains unused because of fear of justifiable retaliation. Robert O. Hoskins Florence, Italy Amid hectic diplomatic efforts, U.S. officials hint more and more at possible strikes against Iran's nuclear assets. We are heading toward another unjustified war, but this one could be much more dangerous...
...nuclear powers, none have ever remotely considered using such weapons because of the possibility of retaliation. If Iran wants to spend the vast resources needed to create the Bomb rather than improve the lot of its people, so be it. But there its Bomb will sit, a true albatross, consuming national resources while it remains unused because of fear of justifiable retaliation. ROBERT O. HOSKINS Florence, Italy...
...return to academic research from his long foray into spoken word albums and Al Sharpton presidential bids? You’d best not even mention it. You’re probably a racist if you do.Any offensive opinion, including those backed up by research, will be an albatross around your neck forever. If you must say anything—and you shouldn’t have to, because that’s what the Faculty is here for—it should be to show contrition to anyone who demands an apology.3) Coddle the Right People.Women, African-Americans, and other...
...required, on average, to take three or four exams (five if you’re masochistic, and probably something like one plus a paint-by-numbers if you’re a VES major). That’s it! People act as if the overbearing albatross of having to study for exams ruins their breaks. The reality is that anyone who even contemplates studying over winter vacation has already made a grave mistake…the fact of the matter is that there’s simply no need to.People seem to have forgotten the magic that is Reading Period...