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...challenges his teammates constantly, both psychologically and physically. They are made aware that he works out harder and longer than they do, that he is more focused--and that winning is no time for relaxing. When coach Doug Collins, a noted thumbscrewer, cut practice short last Thursday, Jordan complained. "Aw, let's go some more," he said loudly...
There was a lot of tension because we felt we were competing with ourselves. It’s very hard....because no matter how you look at it, people are always going to compare...to Thriller. You can always say, “Aw, forget Thriller.” But no one ever will...
...have the most to fear from the guys across the aisle in Congress. He and Democratic leader Dick Gephardt are barely on speaking terms, and have locked horns over everything from scheduling votes on bills to the appointment of the House chaplain. Democrats complain that behind Hastert's aw-shucks mien is a take-no-prisoners pol. When they belittle him as DeLay's puppet, Hastert just smiles. "Nobody's running the show but me." While it's true that DeLay was instrumental in seeing Hastert, then his deputy whip, get the top job, the Speaker...
Think of yourself flying across the country. An engine starts sputtering; cause for alarm, sure, but the pilot does that folksy number--"Aw, shucks, little problem here"--and assures you the others can take the strain. Then a second engine goes out; the sweat trickles down your neck, but you reckon you'll make it to the ground safely. But if the third, and then the fourth, flame...
...arterial Chao Phraya River. Try the squishy bread flavored with pandanus leaves, steamed squash filled with coconut milk custard, rice flour pancakes wrapped around minced nut, or the coconut cream dessert corner, guaranteed to test the boundaries of anyone's glucose tolerance. Another great stop is the Aw Taw Kaw on Kampeng Phet, opposite Chatuchak Weekend Market. Politicians and movie stars are among those who frequent this enormous covered market for its fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, snacks, curries, roast pork and chicken, and grilled and dried fish. The stalls are a feast for the eyes: their beautiful displays enshrine...