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Built beside an ancient Temple of Athena whose scant remains can just be seen, the Erechtheíon brought together the worship of Athena and Poseidon under one roof — legend says that following the contest between the two gods for the honor of protecting Athens, they were reconciled and this dual temple recognized their special bond with regard to the city.
They must defend morality "like offensive linemen protecting the quarterback."
In developing a sample plan, agencies should make sure that their proposed procedures would produce savings while adequately protecting the government's interest.
Hillgruber added his own provocative twist by proclaiming that German historians were obliged to "identify" with the German soldiers on the Eastern front who were protecting Germany from Bolshevism.
Glenn has spent 36 years protecting the five hours of his life he spent in space, 36 years living up to an impossibly heroic image.