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What do some of the most productive people on the planet do to stay focused, despite responsibilities and expectations that would stop most of us in our tracks? Sure, many of them have top-notch assistants or a big staff, but they also have personal strategies for staying sane and on task. Some tips from the pros...
...Chinese tennis federation has taken halting steps toward opening up. In order to match the women's talents with equally top-notch training, the federation has brought in foreign coaches for short-term stints. In 2003, the sports authority also allowed wunderkind Peng to attend the prestigious Evert Tennis Academy in Florida. "She excelled very quickly," recalls John Cappo, managing director of IMG China, who has acted as Peng's agent. "In China, coaches focus on punishment and point out players' faults. We convinced her that she's a winner, and she started acting like one." Peng transformed from...
...white style where you can count every nascent hair on a teenage lip, Burns' images will have your skin crawling even as you marvel at their beauty. Masterfully using the medium's ability to carry both visual and literary metaphor, and mixing in the kicks of a top-notch exploitation yarn, Burns' Black Hole will suck you in. A Trip Through a 'Black Hole' 10/21/2005
...than at the beginning of the game.”The Big Green’s offense has struggled all season to find the back of the net against good teams. In a three-game stretch against No. 1 St. Lawrence, Clarkson and Brown, Dartmouth did not even notch a single goal. Last night, while the Big Green finished zero for four during its one-man advantage situations, the Crimson was two of six on its own powerplay, with a final tap-in by freshman Sarah Wilson to seal the deal.Veterans Raimondi and Johnston helped spark the offense by registering...
...electric collar, sending his trademark elastic limbs into spasm—but is genuine as a dedicated breadwinner and devoted father. Director Dean Parisot—whose previous credits include the cult-hit “Galaxy Quest”—heads a top-notch production, making “Fun with Dick and Jane” more than your average Carrey flick. Alec Baldwin, Angie Harmon, and Richard Jenkins give memorable supporting performances, but the real standout here is the dazzling Leoni, who steals every scene as the straight (wo)man to the larger-than-life Carrey...