Word: loyal
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...What impressed me about Paul was that he was very realistic about who he was. He knew the world of hyperbole and distortion he was in. That meant he maintained a certain amount of privacy. He was generous and a pillar of integrity. He was loyal and self-effacing. His commitment to his profession was serious, as was his commitment to social responsibility and especially to his family. He had a life that had real meaning and that will for some time...
...Indeed, the large crowds and abundance of food and entertainment does make the event seem like a street bash in Southie, and originally, it was just that. In 2000, local entrepreneur Darryl Settles decided to organize what was then called the BeanTown Jazz festival in appreciation of loyal customers of Bob’s Southern Bistro. As the festival grew, Berklee College of Music took over its production. The change in management resulted in continued growth and an increase in the quality of performing artists. Last year’s lineup, for example, included jazz legend Herbie Hancock, while tonight?...
...It’s tough,” she said. “It’s definitely up there, but I have to remain loyal to Chipotle. I do appreciate the free burrito though...
...With cabinet members loyal to Mbeki likely also to resign, analysts predict that parliament would most likely convene to elect a caretaker government until elections can be held next year. Some suggested that Zuma, who is not a member of parliament, would not serve in a transitional administration and would most likely assume power only after the elections. Although Mbeki has been a lame duck ever since Zuma wrested the ANC leadership from him at last December's party leadership conference, Saturday's move to accelerate Mbeki's ouster has raised fears of growing instability in Africa's largest economy...
...continents in the 1960s and 70s. (A 1984 film, Mesrine, told the same story.) His life, at least as related in the prison autobiography that is the movie's source, put him in collusion or collision with all the gangster archetypes: a grizzled crime boss named Guido (Depardieu), a loyal and resourceful henchman (Dupuis), a tough-n-sexy babe (de France) to play Bonnie to his Clyde. And some political relevance: Mesrine questioned insurgents while serving his Army hitch in the Algerian uprising. There's not much suspense in whether he will survive Part 1 (the sequel has already been...