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...Seltzer] doesn't buffer you from the truth. Basically, if you're slacking off, she'll tell you. If you're doing a great job, she'll tell you," Park says...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Seltzer: Making An Impact in C.S. | 1/15/1997 | See Source »

...gold medal would mean to his dad, who has stayed away from the competition because it makes him too nervous, Agassi responded with a smile: "I imagine that would probably be the greatest accomplishment I could have in this sport Josh Dubow Time : up to date Olympics coverage... buffer ends here AdSpace #exec...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Germany To Extradite Nazi | 8/28/1996 | See Source »

...happened to be placed near the skin of the plane, where it broke through the fuselage and weakened the frame of the aircraft, causing the plane to break up. "If it had been inboard," says Ronay, "it might not have done that kind of damage. Luggage makes a good buffer." Terrorists may have been lucky with TWA Flight 800 as well...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TERROR ON FLIGHT 800: TERROR ON FLIGHT 800 | 7/29/1996 | See Source »

...terribly fond of public scrutiny, either." Another possible reason for the withdrawal: Agents may be trying to isolate the Freemen. "I think anyone in there would be nervous if all of a sudden the media were pulled away," Dawson says. "To them, the media have been a buffer, a referee of sorts." -->