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...stated interest in foreign affairs won the presidency, gloom settled over many corners of the Continent. ?Nothing suggests (he) believes the problems of the planet are as serious as those of his country,? Le Monde sighed. ?We are facing an American Administration that will be more isolationist than its predecessor...
...most optimistic gambler would bet on his beating Sharon on election day. Come Wednesday, all stakeholders in the Middle East peace process will likely have to digest the reality that Israel's new leader is a man dedicated to reversing what he considered the reckless peacemaking efforts of his predecessor...
...Dolly Parton's second fling with bluegrass follows on the clog heels of last year's excellent "The Grass Is Blue," and if it falls a bit short of its predecessor's headlong exhilaration, it still delivers a good helping of the right stuff. Chief among its virtues is the killer band that Parton has mostly retained from the first album, especially the remarkable Jerry Douglas on dobro and Stuart Duncan on fiddle. The ease with which these young veterans propel winners such as "Seven Bridges Road" carries over to and elevates less inspiring selections like Collective Soul's "Shine...
...tunes, bolstered by frequent pairings with Alison Krauss, who serves as a particularly strong foil. Dolly's commitment to her new direction is further borne out by the seven songs she wrote herself, which may well account for the more personal, introspective quality that distinguishes this CD from its predecessor. "Little Sparrow" explores the darker, more fable-like side of the genre; there are repeated references to infant deaths and faithless lovers, and both the title track and her collaboration with the Irish band Altan on her 30-year-old "Down From Dover" evoke the appropriate sense of dread...
Paul Brest, Sullivan's predecessor at SLS and current president of the Hewlett Foundation, thinks Sullivan would be an excellent choice...