Your desperate longing for change is clouding your sense of self-worth.

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But it also lost the sense that military action was a last, desperate gamble.

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"My sense is that Hondurans are finding themselves in a desperate situation and they really want U.S. cooperation, and that gives the U.S. some margin to make mistakes, " said Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue.

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And yet he entertains as fully as the slick films he debunks, with a sharp sense of humor that holds up even during the most desperate moments.

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An extra 13 weeks when you're really desperate for the job is really important, and it does give you a sense of greater security.

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But there was a real sense of camaraderie in the hotel, as we all poured around a single TV in the lounge, desperate for information.

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