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Bully Pulpit

The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Monday, January 23, 2006

FANCY A -41oC SWIM? HOW RUSSIANS BATTLE BIG FREEZE

WHEN the Russians start complaining about the weather, you know you're in trouble.

For several days now, nighttime temperatures in Moscow have plummeted below minus 30oC and, by the time you read this, the Russian capital will be gripped by its lowest-ever figure, minus 41¡C.


Will Stewart

For the conversion challenged, -40 Celsius is approximately -40 Fahrenheit and -50 C is approximately -58 F. These temperatures are also known by their scientific names: too freakin' cold.

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