Word: briefness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...pleasure, Simon and Dylan performed a trio of duets (including "Sounds of Silence" and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door", for those keeping track). Their voices paired unexpectedy well. In these brief minutes, the duo seemed to nullify any doubts that were raised concerning this unlikely alliance...
...like nothing more--and nothing less--than human beings. They toddled around; they fell down; they got dirty; they kept house. They knew the whole world knew they were there, yet they nonetheless made it a point to leave behind small or sweet or poignant things to mark their brief passing. Gene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17, wrote his daughter's initials in the soil with his finger; Charlie Duke, lunar-module pilot of Apollo 16, left behind a picture of his family...
...cutting cholesterol levels. And because of their genetic makeup, that's not far enough for millions. Happily, there are all sorts of cholesterol-lowering nostrums available to help make up the difference, from well-tested prescription drugs to newer (and largely untested) alternative medicines. A brief guide...
Still, he said, he might file a brief in the case, arguing that Hale's racism in and of itself should not be considered grounds for denying him the right to practice...
...might still consider filing an amicus brief in the case, but the amicus brief would simply set out a principle," he said...