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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Speed, not style, is what counts in most Alpine contests. But for a new medal event, moguls skiing, competitors must show plenty of creativity and flair as they snake their way down a 920-ft. course bristling with hip-deep moguls, also known as the Bumps. Judges choose a winner based on a skier's speed and the quality and technique of the competitor's aerials and turns. The debut of moguls skiing at Albertville is likely to ignite an instantaneous star: Donna Weinbrecht of New Jersey. A two-time World Cup moguls champion, Weinbrecht, 26, is heavily favored...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 1992 Winter Olympics: Cutting Edges | 2/10/1992 | See Source »

Alex E. Marashian '92, who plays Joe Blunsten, believes the rehearsal process works. "In a good episode, we have a lot of spontaneous flair. I figure out so many of my gestures when I'm on stage...

Author: By Deborah Wexler, | Title: No Justice for This Working Man! | 12/14/1991 | See Source »

...with a clearly stated mandate would eliminate the competitive and counterproductive nonsense that hinders the well-intentioned work of the administration. But an office alone is not sufficient. There needs to be an effective, charismatic leader who will tackle these tough issues seriously, maturely and even with a little flair...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: How to Start Doing Better Than Just 'Fine' | 12/10/1991 | See Source »

Cornell quarterback Bill Lazor racked up 321 yards in the air on 31-of-50 passing to earn Sophomore of the Week honors. Lazor showed a flair for the dramatic, connecting for the game-winning touchdown with only five seconds remaining...

Author: By Josie Karp, | Title: Despite 31-31 Result, Matt Johnson Wasn't Tied Up | 11/7/1991 | See Source »

...show ended with a spunky medley of tunes from the Seventies, and encores included Opportune standards "Zombie Jamboree" and the "Let the Music Play" mix. The crowd never can get enough of "Zombie," performed with flair by the whole group and especially by Casey Gallagher...

Author: By Daniel J. Sharfstein, | Title: Making the Best of Their Opportunities | 10/25/1991 | See Source »

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