Word: exceptionality
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...would help devour my competition whole. Music and moniker in place, I honed my air skills until the night of competition arrived.“It’s a very challenging and frightening thing to get up in front of a large throng of fans with absolutely nothing except your will and your furiosity,” says Jung of his own experiences competing.“Those who stay true to the mission have the most success,” he adds. “People think you’re just an asshole. Then you dare...
...foolishly dissipated its energy and resources chasing phantoms in Iraq, Afghanistan would be in much better condition by now. The entire world-except for a few mad mullahs-supported the Americans in chasing the primitive demons out of Afghanistan. Now the Taliban is back, and the Americans are helpless against the resurgent terrorists. It is very frightening for the rest of the world too. Murli Nair, Noida, India...
...Sometimes after a shot I would hear a quick moan, or a slow one, or a grunt, or a quiet, reserved yell from one of the girls. After some time--I couldn't tell you if it was five minutes or an hour--he left. The room was silent except for the haunting sound of moans, some quiet crying and someone muttering, 'It's O.K. It's going to be O.K. They will be here soon...
...Island, just a five-minute ferry ride from the city center. The island's green parks, beaches and petting zoo had long made the island a treasured summer escape for city residents - not even private cars were allowed, and the island's airport has previously banned jet-powered aircraft, except in cases of medical emergency. Hardly surprising, then, that residents, environmentalists and even the mayor of Toronto opposed the plan to have commuter jets roaring overhead...
...It’s all pretty exciting, except for the fact that, here at Harvard, we’re dealing with our own bit of thrilling news. No, Tommy Amaker has never sampled a Jackson 5 song, has never had his own TV show on Nickelodeon, and his dad never made ‘em say uhh, but he did win an NIT title...