“I must speak the truth, even at the risk of being ostracized by my fellow scribblers. In fact, anticipating their rage, I have already applied for a place in the Canada Council's witness-protection program. This because, much as it pains me to turn on my kind, I fear the time has come to admit that far too many celebrated writers were outrageous liars, philanderers, drunks, druggies, unsuitable babysitters, plagiarists, psychopaths, parasites, cowards, indifferent dads or moms and bad credit risks.” KindFactsPainTurnsSpeakRiskMomDadProgramFellowsCreditProtectionRageWitnessCanadaLiarsCowardIndifferentCouncilTurn-onOutrageousSpeak The TruthPsychopathParasitesBabysitterPhilandererDruggies Author:Mordecai Richler
“You should prepare to follow the program for 90 days. Why? Because behavioral research indicates that it takes 90 days to prepare for change, build a new behavior, become confident in the face of high-risk triggers, and move past the likelihood of relapse. Brain research also suggests that it takes a few months of practicing a new behavior to create permanent change.” ShouldPastFacesMovingBrainRiskMonthsBehaviorResearchProgramPermanentTriggersWill PowerLikelihoodRelapseHigh RiskPermanent Change Book:Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions Source: Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions
“Without a deal [with Iran], the international sanctions regime will unravel with little ability to reimpose them. With this deal, we have the possibility of peacefully resolving a major threat to regional and international security. Without a deal, we risk even more war in the Middle East and other countries in the region would feel compelled to pursue their own nuclear programs, threatening a nuclear arms race in the most volatile region in the world.” WorldFeelsLittlesWarCountryAbilityDealsRaceRiskMiddleSecurityPossibilityArmsMajorsProgramThreatInternationalEastNuclearPursueRegionsIranRegimesMiddle EastOther CountriesNational SecurityThreateningCompelledSanctionsArms RaceNuclear ArmsNuclear Arms Race Author:Barack Obama
“The alternative, no limits on Iran's nuclear program, no inspections, an Iran that's closer to a nuclear weapon, the risk of regional nuclear arms race, and the greater risk of war - all that would endanger our [American] security.” WarRaceGreaterRiskSecurityArmsLimitsWeaponsProgramNuclearAlternativesIranNuclear WeaponsArms RaceInspectionNuclear ArmsNuclear Arms Race Author:Barack Obama
“You can sit behind your computer and listen to music via a program or from the Internet and also watch performances on the Internet. There's motivation to sit at home. You don't have to get dressed up, or be social and for those old enough you don't risk DUI charges by drinking at home at the computer.” EnoughHomeMotivationSocialBehindsWatchesRiskInternetComputerProgramPerformancesDrinkingListening To MusicDressed UpDui Author:Steve Mahoney
“'Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame' tells it like it really was in America's early space program - the adventure, the risks, and the rewards.” AmericaSpaceRiskMagicAdventureProgramRewardsSpace ProgramPicture Frames Author:Buzz Aldrin
“What I put forward was an amendment that would have temporarily halted immigration from high-risk terrorist countries, but would have started it up, but I wanted them to go through Global Entry, which is a program where we do background checks.” CountryWantedRiskProgramTerroristBackgroundsImmigrationChecksAmendmentsEntryHigh RiskBackground Checks Author:Ted Cruz
“I think in terms of educating a group of readers, MFA programs are very good. I just think the model of MFA programs in which a young poet goes through the program, publishes a series of books, gets teaching jobs, that's a bit at risk.” ThinkingBookJobsYoungBitsTermRiskGroupsTeachingPoetReaderModelsProgramSeriesVery GoodPublish Author:Edward Hirsch
“No, I think most astronauts recognize that the space shuttle program is very high-risk, and are prepared for accidents.” ThinkingSpaceRiskProgramPreparedAccidentsAstronautSpace ShuttleHigh RiskShuttle Program Author:Sally Ride
“If we die, do not mourn for us. This is a risky business we're in, and we accept those risks. The space program is too valuable to this country to be halted for too long if a disaster should ever happen.” IfsShouldLongCountryHappensDiesSpaceBusinessAcceptingRiskAcceptanceProgramValuableDisasterMournSpace ProgramRisky Business Author:Gus Grissom
“Our budget works to reduce and eliminate the risk of attacks at our ports, rails, in the skies, our food supply and roads by allowing for increases in many of the programs and agencies to help protect these important areas of commerce and travel.” ImportantHelpingRiskSkyProtectTravelAreasProgramIncreaseBudgetsAgencyAllowingCommerceFunny TravelPortRailFood Supply Author:Jim Ryun
“As the opportunity grows for unlimited growth and progress, the chances of failure increase. There is no such thing as a program that will provide security and growth and progress with no risk . . . even within the church. As freedom for unrestricted development is enhanced, the possibilities for failure are also increased. The risk factor is great.” OpportunityGrowsGrowthChurchChanceProgressRiskSecurityPossibilityFailureDevelopmentProgramIncreaseFactorsUnlimitedGreat Opportunity Author:Dean L. Larsen
“A group of us started a community center in Santa Monica. We've tried different programs, and three have worked really well. A poetry group. Once a week we visit Venice High and talk to girls at risk.” WellsDifferentGirlThreeCommunityRiskGroupsWeekProgramSantaVeniceMonicaSanta MonicaCommunity Centers Author:Lisa Bonet
“If we die, we want people to accept it. We are in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life.” PeopleIfsWantLifeInspirationalHappensDeathDiesHopeSpaceAcceptingRiskDiscoveryProgramAcceptedThings HappenMeaning Of LifeLife And DeathExplorationExploringDelayConquestAstronautRisky Business Author:Gus Grissom