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"The Art History Department has proved unwilling to reform a beloved program they should have defended. If we want to combat the injustices of our age, we need to learn where they come from and why they represent such an integral part of who we are. Avoiding studying the Western canon will not make its influence disappear. It will merely stop us from understanding its value, limitations and the ways it has shaped the world we live in."

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Eurozone to push for Greek bailout deal in snap summit


Debt-ridden Greece needs a second international bailout to stay solvent past 2012. It remains to be seen, however, if the rest of the eurozone can agree to a new financial package by a snap summit next week.



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snap

adj.

1. Made or done suddenly, with little or no preparation: a snap decision.
2. Fastening with a snap: snap pockets.
3. Informal. Simple; easy: a snap assignment.

in condition

Also, in good condition or shape; in shape. Physically fit; also, in a state of readiness. For example, I've got to get in condition before the next road race, or This project's in good shape now, or Is this report in shape to show to the president? The first expression dates from the late 1700s; the use of shape for "a state of health or repair" dates from the mid-1800s. The antonyms of these expressions, out of condition and out of shape, date from the mid-1800s. For example, Their stock was out of condition and not suitable for selling, or I'm so out of shape that I can barely run a mile.

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Light at end of bailout tunnel

The expected cost to taxpayers of TARP payments, loan guarantees and other aid is shaping up as far less than previous estimates, although there are other long-term costs.

shape up
1. Turn out, develop; see take shape.
2. Improve so as to meet a standard, as in The coach told the team that they'd better shape up or they'd be at the bottom of the league. This usage was first recorded in 1938.
3. shape up or ship out Behave yourself or be forced to leave, as in The new supervisor told Tom he'd have to shape up or ship out. This expression originated in the 1940s, during World War II, as a threat that if one didn't behave in an appropriate military manner one would be sent overseas to a combat zone. After the war it was transferred to other situations calling for improved performance.