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...FREED. BOBBY FISCHER, 62, chess legend; from eight months of detention in Japan on an alleged passport violation; after being granted citizenship in Iceland, where he is a hero for his 1972 victory over rival Boris Spassky. Fischer, whose extradition was sought by the U.S. for violating sanctions against the former Yugoslavia by playing a rematch there against Spassky in 1992, flew to Reykjavik and held a press conference in which he denounced the U.S. as "hypocritical and corrupt...
FREED. BOBBY FISCHER, 62, vitriolic chess legend; after being detained for eight months in Japan for an alleged passport violation; upon being granted citizenship in Iceland, where he is a hero for his 1972 victory over rival Boris Spassky. Fischer, whose extradition was sought by the U.S. for violating sanctions against the former Yugoslavia by playing a re-match there against Spassky in 1992, flew to Reykjavik and publicly denounced the U.S. as "hypocritical and corrupt...
...Surely they are the ones with the most reasons to be unhappy. What can possibly make them smile? As your article pointed out, however, we cannot wait for enough friends or a lot of money to make us happy. We have an amazing capacity to set ourselves right. Peter Fischer Kloof, South Africa...
...like many an American reality-show subject, he's really a boor trying to impress the cameras. Introducing receptionist Pam (Jenna Fischer), Scott compliments her thusly: "Pam has been with us for--forever. Righty, Pam? You think she's cute now, you should have seen her a couple years ago! Rrawrr!" Her response--a fleeting "Wha?"--is one of many priceless moments in a comedy of subtle background reactions and self-delusions. In his office, Scott shows the off-camera interviewer his World's Best Boss coffee mug. "I think that pretty much sums it up. [Pause.] I found...
...Surely they are the ones with the most reasons to be unhappy. What can possibly make them smile? As your article pointed out, however, we cannot wait for enough friends or a lot of money to make us happy; we have an amazing capacity to set ourselves right. Peter Fischer Kloof, South Africa You should have included the pleasure of having a pet. We have so much to learn from animals. A beloved cat or dog is a constant joy, not only to families but also to the elderly and lonely. Along with my family and friends, my cats rank...