Word: civilize
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...back away from the threat of force, there might be legitimate concerns in military circles over whether today's risk-averse U.S. leadership in both the White House and Congress would muster the political will to become embroiled in what its own policy would define as a Chinese civil war. By that logic, even if Taiwan doesn't get the weapons it covets, the administration may be inclined to bolster the island's capacity for self-defense - and soothe China's anger with an economic carrot...
...uncle committed suicide in 1947, as the Communists gained momentum in their civil war with the Nationalists. As Communist victory seemed apparent in 1948, her family fled to the Nationalist island of Taiwan. Her mother died in 1950, leaving her to care for her three siblings...
...pretty little town of Winchester, Va., has seen more than its share of bloodshed. In the 18th century, George Washington set up his headquarters there during the French and Indian War. In the 19th century, the town reputedly changed hands more than 70 times in the course of the Civil War and served alternately as headquarters for both Confederate General Stonewall Jackson and Union General Philip Sheridan...
...ended with a bended-knee proposal and a civil ceremony under a giant floral arch that could have come from Godzilla's funeral. Friends, this is why God gave us eyesight. It was a gross spectacle in too many ways to name, degrading, if not to the 50 lovelies who showed up--who after all got a national TV debut with only a 2% chance of having to marry some desperate Croesus--then to every other woman who chooses a mate. (Not to mention men: try pitching a special called Who Wants to Marry a Sweet Guy with a Decent...
...Although they were visibly relieved as they were cleared of all charges, the officers aren't exactly home free; they could face administrative charges from within the police department, and may also be involved in a civil trial. In addition, Mary Jo White, the U.S. district attorney for the area, has indicated that her office will launch a federal investigation to determine whether Diallo's civil rights were violated - an investigation that could take years to complete...