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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...fact, it's the smiling faces of the children that create the magic in Act One, as little girls clutch their Christmas dolls and mischievous boys pound on their drums and blow their horns, and Clara dances a pretty pas de deux with her godfather. The only element that detracts from the charm of the party scene is the extraneous and annoying presence of Drosselemeyer's nephew, who imitates his uncle's every move and gesture, down to the eyepatch. The magic, after all, is between Clara and Drosselmeyer; the nephew only gets in the way--especially...

Author: By Christiana Briggs, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Boston Ballet's 'Nutcracker' a Feast for the Eyes | 12/12/1997 | See Source »

Killar, who entered the competition as the No. 3 seed in the 158-pound weight class, eased through the early rounds until the final match where he squared off against No. 2 nationally ranked Hardell Moore of Oklahoma State...

Author: By Rebecca A. Blaeser, | Title: Grapplers Strike Jackpot in Vegas | 12/10/1997 | See Source »

Mosely, who wrestles in the 177-pound weight division, suffered a disheartening loss to the No. 2 ranked Jeff Catrabone of Michigan, but fought back for a third-place finish...

Author: By Rebecca A. Blaeser, | Title: Grapplers Strike Jackpot in Vegas | 12/10/1997 | See Source »

...average, 170-pound male and 140 pound female should have a daily caloric intake of 1,854 and 1,374 calories respectively, not accounting for daily activity...

Author: By Lisa B. Keyfetz, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: You Are What You Eat | 12/9/1997 | See Source »

Many of the 20 or so pot clubs that have sprung up around the state in response to the law--places where people in need can get a steady supply of the drug--are strictly monitoring their customers. The Santa Clara County Medical Cannabis Center dispenses a pound of marijuana a week from its discreet, white-walled suite in a business complex. When one would-be customer proffered a doctor's recommendation that he had allegedly forged, co-founder Peter Baez called the police and later went to court to help press charges...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TOO HIGH IN CALIFORNIA? | 12/8/1997 | See Source »

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