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...court, while not deciding the issues presented, believe that the petitioner has a substantial probability of success." That would be George W. Bush. For Gore to prevail, one of two swing votes among the nine Justices--either Anthony Kennedy or Sandra Day O'Connor--would have to peel from the majority that granted the stay, deciding that the Florida Supreme Court had not changed the rules after the election or otherwise violated the Constitution, which confers power over elections to the legislatures. It could happen. If it doesn't, Gore is out of options. The election will be over...
...death, hell and maggots, "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" is a haunting and effective acoustic number, and dirge-like opener "Godeatgod" shows surprising restraint. It's obvious that great care was taken in constructing the songs on Holy Wood; guitars chugging over suggestive ambience often peel away to reveal acoustic strumming, fragile piano and yes, pulsing synths. Manson could be accused of borrowing a little too much from Trent Reznor, but at least the formula works...
David Boies went into the U.S. Supreme Court Monday looking to peel an O'Connor or a Kennedy off the 5-4 majority that put his client's dreams on hold over the weekend. But he may find his arguments for a hand count winning over a much larger crowd - and on different terms than he was hoping...
Partington agreed, saying that when the occasional patron protests, she asks, "If this is really your ID, why can I peel it in two?...I've had people swear up and down that it's their license, but [when informed they can return when the owner is there to reclaim it], they never come back...
Over the last couple years, VES courses have led Gilmore to experiment with alternatives to standard 35mm black-and-white photography, working in color and with large-format cameras. The results include spectacular close-ups of flowers and brilliantly colored vegetables, purple cabbage and an onion peel, colored in a radiant yet muted fashion...