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...David Chase, creator of HBO's The Sopranos, has sworn up and down that Season 6, the season after this one, will be the show's last. Chase says he doesn't want the show to repeat itself. And the gracious thing would be to start the countdown, admire his artistic integrity and thank him for the memories...
...behalf of those who are greedy and not gracious, let me remind Mr. Chase that he is making a freaking TV show. TV repeats itself--that's what it's for. Bad shows do it badly, and great shows like The Sopranos do it so well that you hardly notice. Every season, New Jersey Mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) outwits his rivals and deceives his family, friends and therapist, all while remaining oblivious to his failings. His marriage to Carmela (Edie Falco) unravels as he chases anything with legs and hair spray and she pursues sad, unconsummated flirtations. Mobsters...
...drinks aren't exactly health food, but if you're looking for a quick buzz, they will do little harm--as long as you chase them with enough water. All that caffeine can be dehydrating...
China's Young Rebels Re your article on China's linglei, the disaffected young iconoclasts [Feb. 2]: It is good that things are getting better in modern China and that linglei can dare to chase their wildest dreams. Those who are choosing an alternative lifestyle have a new kind of freedom. Whether that will enable them to raise openly the issues that truly matter remains to be seen. In the absence of complete freedom, the progress of linglei may only divert attention from real issues. Let's hope that the wait for free choice, both personal and political...
After being knocked down hard while drawing a foul with 4:23 to go in the first half, Rogus got up slowly and was in obvious pain while limping to the free throw line. And though he missed his second free throw, Rogus managed to chase the ball down and was knocked down hard while drawing a foul—again...