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...housekeepers in the law chambers, Ashe himself, Aldridge's daughter, lawyers in the office, Aldridge's lover, the judges of the court and of course the mysterious men from her past. There is, of course, absolutely no doubt that Dalgliesh will solve the mystery, save all those in distress and manage to be ridiculously heroic at all times. But we don't mind as long as the shameless thrills keep coming...

Author: By Soman S. Chainani, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: P. D. James Delivers Stylish But Shallow Agatha Christie-ish Mystery | 12/12/1997 | See Source »

...Sure it does, and the FBI understandably wonders if Connor is trying to take the heat off the real thieves or simply con his way to freedom. But Connor, who lives by a strict code of criminal conduct that is essentially honor among thieves, says you help comrades in distress. By telling what he knows, maybe he can help spring his buddy Billy Youngworth, the other con who says he can get his hands on the stolen paintings--if authorities will drop a stolen-vehicle rap that could keep Youngworth behind bars 15 more years. Federal agents have their ears...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE GREAT ART CAPER | 11/17/1997 | See Source »

...When excessive or illegal drinking has occurred, ordinary and universal human values are not abrogated. Care should be given to persons in distress, under any circumstances...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Clarifying the College's Policy on Alcohol | 10/24/1997 | See Source »

...dollars in losses, and its mainstay 35-mm color film under attack from lower-priced Fuji Photo Film in the U.S. and a strong dollar abroad, Kodak said its 1997 operating earnings could fall as much as 25% below the results for last year. That marked the third distress flag on Kodak earnings this year and caused the company's stock to plunge $8.25 per share in two days. Kodak, which hit a record high of $94.75 in February, finished trading at $59.63 last week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: KODAK'S BAD MOMENT | 9/29/1997 | See Source »

...Shakur concert is being appealed. Even Shakur's father is suing for a cut. The prize for the most bizarre suit, however, goes to antirap warrior C. DeLores Tucker, who claims that lewd remarks made about her on Shakur's album All Eyez on Me caused her so much distress that she and her husband have not been able to have sex. She wants $10 million...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Sep. 22, 1997 | 9/22/1997 | See Source »

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