Word: fainting
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...question. Someone says, "Good speech," and he mumbles, "Oh, it was way too long. I didn't know what I was talking about. I was just blathering." Actually, he confesses, "good" is not good enough. "Under this thin veneer of modesty lies a monster of greed. I drive away faint praise, beating my little chest, waiting to be named Sun God, King of America, Idol of Millions. I don't want to say 'Thanks, glad you liked it.' I want to say 'Rise, my people...
...dark, Numata heard the voices of three other victims, who advised her what to do. The first voice spoke gibberish; "I could not even make out if it was the voice of a man or woman." The second voice was somewhat clearer but faint. She could not understand what that voice was saying either...
...that good news, however, is prompting only faint cheers from Europeans. Reason: it is a strange, jobless prosperity that so far has made no significant dent in Europe's record 19 million unemployed. It is also a lopsided recovery, still heavily dependent on exports, especially to the U.S., and therefore relying on a strong dollar and good American growth...
...REBUILD When all else fails, you could reformat your hard drive and start afresh. Beware: that is not for the faint of heart and could take several hours. You will have to back up everything first, including your favorite programs, and then reinstall it all, including your operating system. Before you take that leap, consult your owner's manual...
...Singer Adam Olenius broadcasts his influences with his vocal cords (the Cure's Robert Smith and U2's Bono), but his swing from nonchalant weariness to faint glimmer of hope on this up-tempo heartbreak tune is so winning it almost sounds...