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...wouldn't expect a spiritual leader to be able to power-lift 7,000 lbs. with one arm, but charismatic Indian philosopher Sri Chinmoy believed that extreme physical fitness was key to achieving enlightenment and world harmony. A guru with disciples around the globe, he drew attention to his mission by holding "ultramarathon" events that spanned up to 3,100 miles and by lifting trucks, airplanes and people, including Nobel laureates Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones Oct. 29, 2007 | 10/18/2007 | See Source »

Just when the album’s direction seems clear, the Foo Fighters throw the listener off with “The Ballad of Beaconsfield Miners,” a guitar-picking instrumental written in collaboration with young guitar guru Kaki King. At first, the ballad is shocking from a band that normally prides itself on gassed-up guitars and pounding drums, but once the listener gets over the shock, the ballad adds a great original touch to the album. The Foo Fighters softly close the album with the gentle piano melody of “Home...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Foo Fighters | 10/15/2007 | See Source »

...Baccalieri children’s use of a Ouija board in season four of the “Sopranos.” The music is meant to follow the lyrics’ lead: hence the thunder sounds when Eleanor is talk-singing about thunderstorms on “Ex-Guru,” and the monkey and cow noises in “The Old Hag is Sleeping” to indicate the rooster at dawn. Again, I once would have found this charming and imaginative. But the obscure lyrics rarely coalesce into a coherent narrative and the supporting noises...

Author: By Kimberly E. Gittleson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Fiery Furnaces | 10/12/2007 | See Source »

JACK LALANNE, fitness guru, who turned 93 on Sept...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim: Oct. 15, 2007 | 10/4/2007 | See Source »

Campaign Insider. How Ron Paul's eCampaign guru made him a Web sensation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaign Briefing: Oct 15, 2007 | 10/4/2007 | See Source »

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