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...republished by Houghton-Mifflin in 1989, the items that Red Riding Hood carries to her grandmother include wine that, the text says, would "do her a world of good." Worse, once Grandma drinks some, she not only feels "strong and healthy" but also displays, in an illustration, a red nose. Though the book is on the state's list of recommended reading for five- and six-year-olds, shocked officials (while not banning Little Red Riding Hood itself) eliminated this version. Explained spokeswoman Vera Jashi: "We have a very strong alcohol- and drug-abuse program in the district. This book...
...person joined the rebels' call to adopt Pakistan standard time. "Will you have a drink with us?" One should not say no; that might be a sign of Islamic fundamentalism. If the motorist does not pass the tests, the troops might rough him up -- and break an arm or nose...
...meeting of N.V. Philips, the Dutch electronics conglomerate, President Cor van der Klugt, 65, wowed the crowd with visions of increased profits for the upcoming year. That was seven weeks ago. Less than three weeks later, the company had to admit that operating profits for the first quarter had nose-dived: an anemic $3.3 million on revenues of $7.1 billion, vs. $123.9 million for the same period last year. Management was stunned and shareholders panicked. They raced to dump their stock, driving Philips shares down 17% in two days...
This play successfully retells the classic love story of a valiant soldier with a magnificent heart to match his nose. It succeeds because the character of Cyrano is so richly cultivated by Connell...
...play and Connell are at their best when the hero confronts his seemingly futile love for the beautiful Roxane. Cyrano is certain she will scorn him if he reveals his true feelings for her because, despite his bravado, he is monstrously insecure about the nose "which marches before him a quarter of an hour...