Word: preciously
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...their stereotypes about the bigoted homophobes in military barracks. But they can't erase the fact that the men and women in the armed services hold their lives out to us each and every day and say "here, this is for you and your freedom." It's a precious gift that should be treated like gold. Can we give it nothing more than indifference and contempt...
...Russia's central bank transferred more than a billion dollars of hard currency to an overseas company called FIMACO. After Russia's chief prosecutor leaked word of the suspicious off-shore company, the bank eventually apologized, explaining politely that the money had been hidden to protect precious Russian assets from foreign claims and insisting that no laws had been broken. But Russian Duma Deputies charge that the central bank hid the reserves to lure more cash from the INF. The INF has so far uncovered no evidence of illegal diversion of its loans, but is now looking hard...
...count on the duo for literate scripts, and they deliver, putting even this season's overused direct-camera-address device to thoughtful (if a bit precious) use. But to realize the show's potential, the creators must end the honeymoon--between the viewers and the characters. thirtysomething's strength lay in its shifting sympathies for the self-absorbed Steadmans, whom we stuck with through sheer exasperation. You have to love Once and Again; it will be a great show only if it gets us to do so in spite of ourselves...
...Attention, bland rock bands of today: pay close attention to R.E.M. and their 20 years of experience. No, you can only look at them, don't touch; their career is something precious and out of reach for you musicians. Enjoy your platinum albums and adoring fans while you can. When you're cashing in on your one hit with a reunion package tour with your fellow one-hit wonders in twenty years, you'll finally understand the importance of creating good music...
...After the romantic set, the concert's ending was fast-approaching, and the sudden thought of losing sight of these precious souls welled a knot of desperate sadness in my throat. I had to do something, I had to get closer. So I decided to relocate illegally towards the front row. As confetti rained down during the closing numbers, I pushed and shoved, paving my path towards five kindred spirits. Then disaster struck. Darkness fell upon me as I realized that the boys were bowing their final farewells as I had just reached the front. The lights went...