Word: halt
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This June," the promos blare, "the media's free ride comes to a screeching halt." That pitch can be seen on buses rolling down the streets of New York City, but it's not exactly a line to stop traffic. Didn't the media's free ride end years ago? Haven't we all grown used to the cycle in which every big news story, from Princess Diana to Bill and Monica, is followed by the inevitable how-the-media-screwed-up mea culpas...
...protesters and students questioned Shalala's commitment to free IV needle exchange to halt the spread of AIDS through drug...
...inevitable Hamas response, the first casualty, as ever, is the almost moribund peace process. As predictable as the coming cycle of attacks and counter-attacks -- and the consequent breakdown of peace efforts -- may be, no side appears able to rise above the cycle and bring it to a halt. Grounds for optimism are few, says Hamad. "Israelis and Palestinians have by now become accustomed to the fact that they should accept the worst...
...impressive number, since Comedy Central is available in only about half the nation's homes. Not surprisingly, South Park is particularly strong among the 18-to-24-year-olds so coveted by advertisers. Viewing parties are the rage on many college campuses, where activities grind to a halt at showtime. Five percent of the audience is under 11 years old. It is the only regular series on TV to carry a Mature or MA rating, the harshest, and it can be blocked by the V chip. The best-selling T shirt last year was based on South Park; a movie...
...then abruptly interrupted the orchestra as he entered. Norton Lecturer Joseph Kerman described the violin as "ruthless" in the first movement of the concerto; Lin's fiery performance did indeed seem threatening. The assaulting violin grew almost unbearably loud, until--SNAP!--broken string brought the concerto to a crashing halt. Buzzing murmurs controlled the theater until Lin returned, new string installed, and Yannatos rebegan the concerto...