Word: certain
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...While all 150 to 200 people do not need to attend the same church, ethnic groups do need to maintain a certain size to remain a cohesive group," he adds...
...think that we're a long way off from correcting genetic problems," Logan said. "But, studying these genes will give us an idea of what's gone wrong when a gene has been damaged and why it causes certain diseases...
...thing that remains certain, however, is that the church building will be sold...
Roberto Benigni, Life is Beautiful: Whatever you might think about Life is Beautiful, one thing is certain--direction is not the film's strong suit. Benigni keeps things moving ably enough, certainly. But there is a huge gap between competence and excellence in directing, a gap which is not bridged in this picture. Each scene is shot in a relatively utilitarian manner, and though this method worked well in context, it did not allow Benigni to establish enough of a distinctive style to wow the Academy into suspending their anti-foreign prejudices...
...past that it wanted to spin off its food unit but couldn't because of the legal quagmire it was trapped in during the tobacco suits," says Kadlec, adding that the time is long past when people could claim to have smoked without knowing the risk. "People under a certain age have no claim. The real harm is known, and there may be some suits, but this move makes good business sense. Now it's time for the company to go forward." But don't expect those with smoking-related illnesses to sit back quietly. Legal challenges are expected...