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    Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions and information and the second one is the intimidation of those who make complaints against public officials. In my opinion, there is no doubt that these phenomena are more than allegations, but have in fact considerable basis in reality.

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There is a rare exception of mainstream sports that have a fatality rate. That's motor sports and rodeo, ... football, read more

There is a rare exception of mainstream sports that have a fatality rate. That's motor sports and rodeo, ... football, baseball, basketball, hockey, you make a mistake and you give up a run or some points. In these two sports, if you make a mistake, it could cost you your life.

by Don Andrews Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Any bad news can throw us, and the jobs report was perceived as bad news, seen as a sign that read more

Any bad news can throw us, and the jobs report was perceived as bad news, seen as a sign that the recovery is fragile, but that's not necessarily true. In the last two recessions, a pickup in employment only happened a year after the recession had ended. So just because unemployment is higher doesn't mean we're not on track for a recovery.

by Jack Ablin Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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She's my wee-one.

She's my wee-one.

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The idea of the extraordinary happening in the context of the ordinary is what's fascinating to me.

The idea of the extraordinary happening in the context of the ordinary is what's fascinating to me.

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These are students who have a lot of potential but don't have people pushing them or showing them how to read more

These are students who have a lot of potential but don't have people pushing them or showing them how to succeed. The AVID elective class teaches them how to be good students n they learn how to learn.

by Laura Anderson Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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If that proves not to be possible then I think as a community we're prepared to trust to the good read more

If that proves not to be possible then I think as a community we're prepared to trust to the good offices of the premier and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Of course it's always a little bit strange playing a guy who you just played with in the Davis Cup read more

Of course it's always a little bit strange playing a guy who you just played with in the Davis Cup -- we won together an Olympic medal, and played last year's Davis Cup. But when you are professionals you know in this type of game and this level we can meet all the time.

by Mario Ancic Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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After the game against Finland I wished them luck. Hopefully they win and bring the gold to Buffalo.

After the game against Finland I wished them luck. Hopefully they win and bring the gold to Buffalo.

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Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules

Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules

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