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In spite of the delicate treatment of the dark side of life, Original Sin is less murky in tone than earlier novels, and as a result, the heavy ending seems a little out of place. What is essentially a mystery acquires a thriller denouement, and Daniel Aaron's awkward character...

Author: By Natasha Wimmer, | Title: Calculating 'Sin' Gives Guilt-Free Good Read | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

Fretwork produces a highly listenable recording, it a bit hypnotic at times. I must also admit a special fondness for some of the extra-musical sonic background of the hair on the bows against the strings. Rest assured, though, that if is not so much disconcerting as endearing.

Author: By Brian D. Koh, | Title: Byrd Flies Again in New Deutsche Release | 7/29/1994 | See Source »

Chevron also had to contend with irate Foi and Fasu tribesmen who, armed with spears, axes and bows and arrows, occupied the project's airstrip and attacked some company officials. The tribespeople demanded a more favorable split of the oil royalties between them and the provincial government and fulminated over...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Oil: Black Gold Rush | 7/4/1994 | See Source »

"And I love the bows the couturiers take at the end of their shows. Yves Saint Laurent's are the best. He often walks out warily, as though he hadn't been exposed to strong light for a while. At last month's ready-to-wear show, however, he was...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: To Our Readers: Apr. 25, 1994 | 4/25/1994 | See Source »

They skip graceful curtsies during the finalapplause: even their highly choreographed bows atthe end have attitude. While The Joffrey Balletwas touring, "Billboards" played to consistentlysold-out audiences and standing ovations. Thiswork is certainly a highlight in their remarkablydiverse repertoire. The perpetual whistling andcheering from the crowd during the performance mayget...

Author: By Clarissa A. Bonanno, | Title: Princely ballet | 3/10/1994 | See Source »

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