Word: entertainment
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...phenomenon is not peculiar to those people who have never been interested in sports in general. It also encompasses those who read Leigh Montville daily and entertain themselves frequently by playing catch. The number-of fans who remain faithful to professional baseball has dropped alarmingly...
Throughout the dance six male clowns, dressed in white tutus, imitate a corps de ballet of Swan Lake and inelegantly entertain and interrupt Fontessa. Ragtime and The Man with amusing burlesques. The piece's success rides more on its dramatic and humorous aspects than inherent strengths in the dance. Towards the end Fontessa enters the stage in a sequined silver bikint to the song "If my friends could see me now." At one point one almost expects Ragtime to open his mouth and begin talking--certainly a radical departure from any traditional dance form...
...even one focusing on the psychology of religion. Harvard disdainfully dismisses objections as mere attempts to "avoid requirements." But whose requirements are they? Certainly Harvard should not assume that one set of guidelines, ostensibly established to meet students' educational needs, will suit everyone perfectly. The Faculty's unwillingness to entertain suggestions for change indicates Harvard's blanket assumption that no student's alternative will be as academically sound...
Eight teams will complete in the first round of playoffs Friday and Saturday Providence the top seed will host the eight seed, while second-seeded Harvard will entertain the seventh-ranked entrant. The sixth travels to the third, while the fifth visits the fourth. The first round will consist of two games at each site and if a series is tied after the second game, a 10-minute tie breaker will determine the winner. After one 10-minute period the contest for a second round berth will be a sudden death overtime. A series will not be decided...
...alternatives hi order to get their views." A strong message from the allies, say White House sources, could prompt the U.S. to re-examine its missile position. "We have tabled a very good proposal," said Bush of the zero option, but he added that Washington was prepared to entertain new suggestions from the Soviets that "will reduce the threat to the lowest possible level...