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...doesn't hurt that the author has an ear for precision and an aversion to cliché, and is also engagingly honest. "In mid-March 2005, U.N. humanitarian chief Jan Egeland announced Congo had become 'the world's worst humanitarian crisis,' " he writes. "For the few Western journalists based in the capital, this was fantastic news, meaning we'd somehow edged out the tsunami in Asia and the genocide in Sudan in the race for absolute misery...
...Ivica Olic, who scored the second goal when a deflected shot from the right went past German keeper Jens Lehmann, hit the post and fell perfectly to the Croatian forward. No one seemed to enjoy the game more than Croatia's antic coach, Slaven Bilic. Diamond in his ear, good luck charm in his pocket, Bilic patrols the sideline like an overactive golden retriever. "It's always a lot more difficult in the dugout than on the pitch," Bilic said afterward...
...pick-up, and take in the French capital's major sights as well as lesser-known attractions such as the Cité Fleurie - a 19th century artists' quarter. There are also romantic night tours that are especially popular with couples. But do remember to whisper in your partner's ear when the car has come to a standstill - otherwise your sweet nothings will be drowned out by engine noise...
...June 10 Miss You Oughta Know's first album since her ex-fiancé got engaged to Scarlett Johansson is, naturally, confessional ("I miss ... the thought of us bringing up our kids"). It takes a hard heart not to be moved by Morissette alone at her piano--but a strong ear to love producer Guy Sigsworth's New Agey indulgences. A mixed bag if ever there...
...exquisite ear and a gift for matching the complications of life with the complications of art,ā€¯ said English professor Helen Vendler who recommended Phillips to give the reading at yesterdayā€™s event...