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...have played baseball at one time or another. You then have experienced the awful sinking feeling in your stomach after a ground ball has somehow eluded your glove that you were sure was down as far as it could be. You also know the humiliation of having to confront your teammates' accusing glares and the derision of the fans, some of whom kindly suggest you commit suicide as the best solution to your team's fielding problem...
...images are altered by overexposure, superimposed frames, and silver print for effect. Judy Dater is interesting because she emphasizes women and their bodies. Her results clash resoundingly with the aura men produce from similar models. These aren't demurring women about to extend or accept an invitation, they confront you with their sexuality. Some are beautiful, yet that's not what attracts attention. These women are provocative because their individuality and intellectuality aren't stifled by unctuous idealization. The photographs are precisely detailed, untouched, and of theatrical intensity. One, called "Twinka," is confusing. A frail, attractive girl wearing a diaphanous...
...petition says that "Herrnstein has consistently refused to confront qualified opponents who refute his views." Lewontin, a member of the Committee to Fight Racism, said yesterday that he has asked publicly that Herrnstein debate him, "but Professor Herrnstein refuses to debate me in public...
McCleery believes that audiences are ready for naturalistic portryals of topical issues, especially if they are couched in humor. He doesn't want us to take things too seriously. He writes about strong people, with "high blood pressure." When Roger and Pat confront a problem, they won't be crushed by it. They'll stumble around a little, but they'll work through their difficulties. Tragic figures are weak people, and take things too personally, too seriously, McCleery claims. The outcome of a play depends on the psychological components of its characters...
...Marines came back. In February 1973, nine SDS members failed to confront a Marine recruiter at the OGCP. They said they wanted only to ask the recruiter some "pointed questions" about the role of the Marines, but dispersed when a receptionist told them the recruiter's schedule was full...