Word: reasonings
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Well, that sounds reassuring. But let's back up a minute. Is there any reason to believe the pills work? According to Cellasene's inventor, Gianfranco Merizzi, an Italian cosmetics executive with a degree in pharmacy, three studies have been carried out on a total of 100 women, with 85% showing significant reductions in cellulite. Right away, such a phenomenal claim merits skepticism. So does the fact that none of the studies have been published, let alone vetted in a peer-reviewed journal. I'd expect better proof of effectiveness before plunking down $40 for an initial 10-day supply...
Still, there is a simpler reason for the Comedian Harmonists' enduring appeal: leader Harry Frommermann and his pals made scintillating music. The six of them (two tenors, a tenorbuffo, a baritone, a bass and a pianist) blended swank and swing in the pop songs, folk tunes and classical airs they sang in German, Italian, French and English. In their clever charts and spritely renditions, "German humor" was for once not an oxymoron. Looking elegantly tuxedoed on their sold-out tours of Europe and the U.S., they spiked their tight harmonies with expert, deadpan vocal clowning; they could imitate band instruments...
...distraught. His attorney had twice requested that he be put on a suicide watch, but to no avail. On that last day, after Derrick refused the plea offer, his bail was revoked for no apparent reason. He was so agitated and afraid that he jumped to his death. There is a larger truth to be drawn from his case and countless others about the degree of dehumanization we have allowed to develop in our drug war-driven criminal-justice system and our courts. MARLENE MCCOULLUM New York City...
Amid speculation that the real reason HILLARY CLINTON canceled her trip with Bill to Central America was that she is furious with him, sources in Washington say Secret Service agents are vouching for the account that she aggravated an old back injury while skiing in Utah. According to officials, Mrs. Clinton was sideswiped by another skier, which led to a review by Secret Service headquarters to make sure her security detail had been in place to deal with any sudden, threatening movement toward the First Lady. Mrs. Clinton, who wore a hat and dark glasses, apparently went unrecognized...
...words, having your name on the West Side Highway is the equivalent of having your name on the IRS building where taxpayers are instructed to show up, in possession of all financial records and receipts for the previous 14 years, to talk about their audits. This may be the reason that until last week I never heard anyone mention the official name of the road (or at least half of it, from 72nd Street down): the Miller Elevated Highway. Even New Yorkers will cut a guy some slack sooner or later, and I like to think that they've never...