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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Reate) who has magical, healing powers. Shortly, an evil, darkly-clad figure (Charles Dance) invades the temple and, with the help of his marauders, kidnaps the youngster. Cut to Los Angeles, where Chandler Jarrell (Murphy) is a finder of lost children. He is, according to ancient scrolls, the "Chosen One," destined to rescue the boy. Persuaded by Kee Nang (Charlotte Lewis), a beautiful Tibetan, Jarrell takes on this unusual case. The rest of the plot is easy to predict, but Eddie Murphy is hard to resist...

Author: By Abigail M. Mcganney, | Title: Cinema Veritas | 12/18/1986 | See Source »

Federman, who was not an expert on the issue, was chosen in part because "he had no ax to grind," Hayes said, adding that he does not receive research grants from the five foundations which sponsored the study...

Author: By Arthur Rublin, WITH WIRE DISPATCHES | Title: Programs to Avert Teen Pregnancies Urged | 12/11/1986 | See Source »

Kennedy joins the Democratic Congressional Caucus this week, when Congressional party leaders will be chosen and committee memberships are assigned...

Author: By Martha A. Bridegam, | Title: KSG Hosts Orientation for Congressional Frosh | 12/9/1986 | See Source »

...reform program to bear fruit, Ramos needs political stability and time, which may be the most important reason he has chosen to side with Aquino. Another factor, say officials in both the Aquino Cabinet and the military, is that he may want to succeed Aquino when her presidential term expires in 1992. Married, Ramos has five children, all girls, whose ages range from 13 to 31. He is scheduled to retire from the military in two years. The central question is how long he will side with Aquino now that he is no longer the point of balance between...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Burdens of Power | 12/8/1986 | See Source »

...past years, Dudley House primarily served commuter students and upperclassmen who had chosen to live off-campus. However, College officials said that since the 131 transfer students did not chose to be affiliated with Dudley House, they might prefer a different system...

Author: By Brooke A. Masters, | Title: College to Poll Dudley Students | 12/6/1986 | See Source »

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