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...fact, but strong enough to give 30 talks during a 33,000-km tour that touched the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia and Sri Lanka. The Pontiff has still not fully recovered from last April's surgery for a broken leg: he walks with a cane and his left arm shakes almost constantly. But his actor's sense of timing and improvisation remain intact, and on several occasions he spoke without notes--a sign he was in good spirits. At one point in Manila, after a lengthy departure from his prepared speech, the Pope announced slowly, with mock solemnity...
...creative ways of recognizing and integrating the specific charisms of women.'' Bantering with reporters toward the beginning of the trip, the Pope was asked how he felt about having been named Man of the Year. ``That was last year,'' John Paul said quickly, and with a sweep of his arm indicated it was time to move...
They arranged to meet in a New York hotel and McArthur arrived first. Shad, looking quite disheveled, shuffled in, dropped an envelope on McArthur's table, still carrying his suitcase under one arm and briefcase under the other and then shuffled out to put his coat and bag away...
...ABSTRACT, IT'S AN IDEA THAT wins every popularity contest. A public- opinion poll recorded an 80% majority in favor of amending the Constitution to force a balanced federal budget. Bill Clinton had to twist every Democratic arm in sight to block passage of the 1994 version of such an amendment, and even then it failed to get through the Senate by only four votes. Now the Republican majorities in House and Senate have designated the amendment Resolution No. 1, putting it at the top of the agenda. The White House and its congressional allies have been reduced to guerrilla...
...home-state standing, he could ill afford to abruptly abandon the sport. Moreover, Cup-related expenditures are tax-deductible. With market research showing waning interest in the event, a women's team was a way to do well by doing good. "The sport needed a shot in the arm," says coach Kimo Worthington. "It's boring to watch the same old guys going at it. The women make it interesting...