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...have managed only nine playoff appearances since 1918, their last World Series victory, while the Yankees have won 26 titles. Red Sox fans love “Nomah” and the boys, pathological choking and all, and never really blame them when they lose. They expect defeat by default. Should Boston beat the A’s tonight and face off against the moneyed establishment in the next round of the playoffs, the moaning establishment is already prepared for a long off-season to stew over their eventual loss. Even post-season perfection cannot cure the Curse...
...whose bare-knuckled style matches his candidate's, argues that the early focus on one upstart--which usually doesn't happen until January--has created "the strongest insurgency in the history of politics." Trippi also argues that the converse is true: "Whoever becomes the Washington establishment candidate will by default be the weakest in the history of the party...
DICK GEPHARDT If Dean cancels out Kerry, Gephardt could become the default party favorite, but Dean is also pushing hard in Iowa, Gephardt's must-win backyard...
...overlook the ecomonic issue. Good quality, highly nutritious food is available to those who can afford it. The less expensive, more convenient (and high-fat) fast-food options are the default choice for those who can't. Example: A 99-cent Whopper special can feed five children for $5. And it's quick. A carefully prepared low-fat meal, complete with fresh vegetables and quality protein, for the same five children could cost $25. Ann Yates Colorado...
...officer assisted the Massachussetts State Police in taking in an individual for a default warrant. The individual had been among a suspicious group, which prompted the officers to ask the parties for warrants...