Word: brass
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QUAKE 4 It's based on thegorgeously photo-realistic Doom 3 software. It runs on the muscular new Xbox 360 hardware. It features concert-hall-clear audio effects (listen to those tinkly brass shell casings bounce!) and the ultrafast, hyperviolent futuristic military combat that made the Quake franchise a thing of legend, including classic death-match action and some brand-new elements--vehicular combat and squad tactics--thrown in for good measure. Well, space marine, is there a problem...
...order to avoid forcing exhausted troops into longer tours of duty. The current level of 160,000 troops could be cut in half by next summer. "The future of our military is at risk," Murtha said in his emotional press conference, accurately reflecting the views of the uniformed brass. "Our military and their families are stretched thin. Many say that the Army is broken. Some of our troops are on their third deployment...
...Fidelity brass is trying to figure out how to keep its lead position in the industry, given the competitive landscape. In a further sign of upheaval in the fund giant, last May, Abigail Johnson - daughter of the company's founder - stepped aside from running the money-management arm of Fidelity. She also recently sold some of her voting shares of the closely-held firm, signaling to some that she may no longer be the heir apparent...
...finally given center stage to demonstrate its strong skills, independent of individual performers. The full orchestra ably captured the dramatic and frenzied mood of the piece. Of special note were the moving opening solo by bassoonist David L. Richmond ’06 and the resounding performance by the brass section, which effectively redeemed the section after their slightly pinched sound in their opening performance of Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait.” Despite some sparse flaws, however, the orchestra deserved its standing ovations...
...active '68er. But he too absorbed the values of the protesters and their hunger for social justice. His ready grin and populist touch were for many young Germans a welcome relief from Helmut Kohl, his predecessor as Chancellor, whose fondness for woollen sweaters and oompah brass bands reminded many of a past their parents and grandparents preferred not to discuss. Schröder's ease in front of the camera and on the stump helped his party recoup a seven-point deficit in opinion polls prior to last month's election. There's a sense in Berlin that...