Word: meter
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...initial attempts at intimidation ("Did you touch his hat?" one constable said in a menacing reference to the police cap his colleague had rested on a railing against which the young men were leaning) dwindled to good-humored teasing: "This isn't a camera, mate, it's an ugly meter," an officer said as he took pictures. Eventually, the cops seemed to give up. One of the young men even convinced the officers that taking his picture would infringe his human rights...
...might be expected to be a devout follower of Religulous. But I can't fully believe in it. Maher and Charles, the director of the Borat movie, should have come up with a rowdier, more penetrating exposé than this one. The film registers decently on the amuse-o-meter, and its offensiveness has a tonic value, but it's deficient in shape, propulsion, urgency. Look at almost any Michael Moore movie, and you'll find the sharp personality and editorial skills that are missing in Religulous...
...offense relies heavily on sophomore Gordon Hood, who haunted the Crimson with a hat trick ten days ago. The visitors have averaged a healthy 10.5 goals per game this season and bring an impressive a three-game winning streak to Cambridge.“They have a great two-meter offensive player,” explained senior co-captain David Tune, referencing Hood’s early season performance. “We have a special defense prepared to deal with him.”However, even with the concern of the Bears’ offense, Tune noted that...
...never imagined she might compete on the world stage. As part of her rehab program after the accident, Kolbe started swimming—and discovered a new talent, and a new passion. Last week, Kolbe returned from the Beijing Paralympics, having placed 5th in the world in the 50-meter freestyle and 8th in the 50-meter backstroke. Kolbe said she has no regrets about the accident. “You’re surrounded by team U.S.A., and you go down the ramp to the floor of the national stadium which has 90,000 screaming fans...
...never imagined she might compete on the world stage. As part of her rehab program after the accident, Kolbe started swimming—and discovered a new talent, and a new passion. Last week, Kolbe returned from the Beijing Paralympics, having placed 5th in the world in the 50-meter freestyle and 8th in the 50-meter backstroke. Kolbe said she has no regrets about the accident. “You’re surrounded by team U.S.A., and you go down the ramp to the floor of the national stadium which has 90,000 screaming fans...