Word: setups
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...English boarding school in the late 1960s constantly tell the children that they are "special." Only trouble is, "special" has a very special meaning at this particular school. The children are, in fact, clones, genetically engineered for a sinister purpose - to serve as organ donors. Sounds like the perfect setup for a kids-on-the-run sci-fi thriller. But Ishiguro's characters don't do rebellion. This writer is fascinated by people simply making the best of their fates. So there are no chases through woods, no baying bloodhounds. Instead, the book takes on a cool, anthropological tone, inviting...
...show was particularly remarkable given its improvisational nature. The setup of the festival showcased the players’ ability to make people laugh on demand, with little or no preparation for their sketches beforehand. Furthermore, unlike other theater shows, the audience was encouraged not to remain seated but to partake in the interactive play festivities. Indeed, the actors were very receptive to taking audience suggestions. Blending techniques from television shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Saturday Night Live,” each night?...
Somerville product Jack Parker has earned 17 Beanpot titles as coach of Boston University, and he deems the tournament a “highlight of the college hockey season,” explaining much of the drama is the result of the setup: “It’s the local guys against each other...
...America in Milan who worked on some of the bank's transactions for Parmalat. Less than a month later, the bank fired him for allegedly fiddling his expenses. He immediately began work for Parmalat. Ferraris says he needed Sala's help to understand a $400 million private-placement setup for Parmalat...
Want to stream music from a PC to a stereo system anywhere in the house? This device requires some nerd skills during setup. But it's worth...