Word: boringness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Once described by Jimmy Carter as the most boring man he ever met, Glenn was game enough to risk trading one-liners with Jay Leno Wednesday night, along with shuttle commander Curt Brown and crewman Steve Lindsey. Leno, essentially pitching comedic batting practice to Glenn, tossed a few slow, fat...
Many have suggested that most of what goes on in schools is a meaningless waste of time. Meanwhile, 99% of children, both rich and poor, have, with enthusiasm and efficiency, but without any formal teaching, taught themselves to speak their native tongue. And then in schools, they are forced to...
Fast forward four years. After a worldwide tourof more than a year, a trip to India and a lot oftime to ponder success, "Alanis" is the buzzwordof the music industry once again. But this timethe hype is seething with expectations andpressure--especially since she is the primecandidate for the dreaded...
Kids clearly rule when it comes to playing dress-up and Jean explains that "adults are more into period clothes, playboy bunnies, regular stuff, monkeys--y'know, with the organ grinder." Either costumes for adults are overly involved--incorporating rented masks, wigs and clothing--or terribly boring (e.g. "I'm...
On Wednesday, Netanyahu upped the ante. Briefed by Sharon, representatives of Jewish settlers, who oppose trading any land for peace, gave Netanyahu an earful. Netanyahu called American Jewish leaders to ask for backing if he abandoned Wye. "How can we make peace with an organization still calling for the liquidation...