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They stand in “the pit,” handing out flyers that explain exactly why everyone who doesn’t convert is going to hell. Effective message? Just down the steps, the garbage is full of leaflets...
...then divided into five smaller groups. One participant at the Pyneses' house, a retired pastor named John White, also attends a conventional church, where he gives classes on how to found, or plant, the house variety. "Church," he says, "is not just about a meeting." Jeanine is a passionate convert: "I'd never go back to a traditional church. I love what we're doing...
There is also a legitimate strategic concern about alienating the United Arab Emirates (Dubai is one of the seven emirates), given that it has been a recent but important convert to the Administration's campaign against terrorism. "Totally in bed" is how a senior intelligence official characterized the U.A.E.'s relationship with the U.S.; Senator John Warner, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, says, "The U.A.E. is a vital, I repeat, a vital ally...
...Pacific seal at City Hall every Earth Day. But no more. Damn penguins. Two hours of penguins mating and dying is enough to make you eat veal, stop cutting the rings on your soda can packaging, and dump oil into the Caspian sea. I’m an unwilling convert, but perhaps with a cheap handle of rum and a bottle of Coke, you can avoid my crisis of confidence. TAKE A SHOT… 1. Whenever the cameraman zooms in dramatically on a penguin’s feet. Three shots if the close-up lasts for 30 seconds...
...Finishing third in the round-robin stage brought the consequence of facing Russia in the crossover quarterfinal. At the Torino Esposizioni--a barn-like arena typical of the Olympics that may have reminded many of the players of their junior hockey heritage--Canada couldn't convert eight power play opportunities. Three of five power play goals in the tournament were scored in the opener against Italy. "They have good coaching, but the offensive power, maybe they left it at home," said NHL veteran defenseman Darius Kasparaitis...