Word: localitis
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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...attacks will be met with overwhelming force in the form of air strikes - and it has made very clear that it will include Syria's extensive military installations in Lebanon on the target list. But Israel's hasty retreat left a lot of weapons in the hands of local militants who're not necessarily under Hezbollah's (or any body else's) discipline. A rogue attack emanating from these elements or from some of Lebanon's 400,000 Palestinian refugees who stand to gain little from the Israeli-Palestinian peace process could trigger a massive Israeli response and draw either...
Godfree and Abeles not only share the role of captain on the softball team but a history of competition extending back to their high school years. They attended rival high schools, competing for local bragging rights in both softball and soccer...
...goals of the show, and its architects, have recently expanded to include the international stage. Sesame Street is seen in 120 countries, but it also has 19 international editions, which are local adaptations of the show. For example, in Spain Big Bird is a porcupine...
...relationship, leading to, by most accounts, a healthier sense of collegiality and greater willingness to cooperate. His goals for his last year in office--which include a new modern art museum, city approval for the construction of the Knafel Center and endowment of additional professorships--are consistent with this local approach...
...goals he set for himself, we hope that the future leader of Harvard will take advantage of the University's present fiscal security and broaden the scope of the office beyond that of fundraising and managing administrative affairs. In general, we hope that a new president can, while balancing local demands, take an interest in the academic curriculum Harvard's undergraduates, occupy a more prominent role in setting trends for higher education and articulate a clear vision for University leadership. Providing the foundation for this future leadership is Rudenstine's lasting contribution...