Word: circus
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...bitter end, whenno one wanted to buy the movie, which isbasically like people saying, ‘Guess what,guys, you were wrong.’ Even then, wedidn’t buckle,” she said. “I love that partnership,getting the circus together andsaying, ‘Yeah, we have four dollars, let’sgo make a movie,’ and staying true to thestory we set out to make.”Unlike “Monster,” in which she playedthe protagonist, Theron was faced withthe challenge...
During an exclusive interview with TIME, at her embassy office overlooking Rome's ancient Circus Maximus, Glendon said she hopes to offer lucid analysis for Foggy Bottom about just how the deep thoughts of the "Professor Pontiff" might influence public policy. One example was Benedict's provocative 2006 discourse about religion and violence in Regensberg, Germany, which initially angered many Muslims but has also helped recast the worldwide "Clash of Civilizations" debate. "One of his central preoccupations has always been about reconciling faith and reason," Glendon said of the Pope. "He wants to know how religions can come to terms...
...total waste of time and money.' LORD FOULKES OF CUMNOCK, a member of Britain's Intelligence and Security Committee, calling for an end to the "circus" inquest into Princess Diana's death, which began last October...
...potential “animal voters” is news-savvy, socially integrated, and politically active. These are the suburban soccer moms who buy free range meat at Whole Foods, cosmetics not tested on animals from the Body Shop, and who quietly shun Ringling Bros’ animal circus when it comes to town. They’re also the people who sent over 300,000 e-mails to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last July successfully urging him to drop convicted dog fighter Michael Vick from the league. They’re politically active, and willing to use their votes...
...worn out by too much cricket. For now, IPL contracts stipulate that national duties will take precedence over the domestic tournament. But how long before some players, particularly those nearing the end of their careers, decide they'd be better off switching to the IPL or some other similar circus that could spring up before long? Already, the Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds - snared by Hyderabad for $1.35 million over three years - has indicated he'd rather play in the upcoming IPL tournament than tour an unstable Pakistan as part of his national squad...