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...think that Quantitative Reasoning is a skill people need but you have to wonder if the people who need it most are already taking a class like Stats 100," he says...
...strong feelings better than he does?and director Alan J. Pakula?s analogous strengths. Pakula develops his story patiently, without letting its tensions unravel. At a moment when everyone is saying the studios have lost the knack for making solid, broadly appealing entertainments, 'The Devil?s Own' suggests the skill may only be mislaid. Of course, it helps when you hire grownups to do the job." BOOKS . . . JOHN WAYNE'S AMERICA: In his new history, (Simon & Schuster; 380 pages; $26) Gary Wills imagines that the the fact that John Wayne still tops polls asking us to identify our favorite movie...
...weeks ago, in defiance of swarms of riot police and agents of SHIK, the state security service, who were trying to stamp out demonstrations. Vlora, a town of 70,000, had recently been prosperous, at least in Albanian terms, largely because some of its residents are noted for their skill at smuggling. Since they had money to lose, they lost more than most Albanians in the collapsing pyramid funds. They have had it with Berisha. "He is a thief who stole our money," says Idris Nimet, a carpenter turned rebel. "Berisha will never get to Vlora. The people are with...
...N.B.A., Earvin ("Magic") Johnson's skill with a basketball was matched only by his leadership. Johnson fronted the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" offense, directing the team to the N.B.A. finals nine times in 13 seasons, winning five championships. He was the league MVP three times. After learning he was HIV positive, Johnson became a forceful advocate for AIDS education and raised millions for research. The man gets things done...
...offensive player of Shewchuk's stature (5'3") certainly benefits from the lack of checking and clutching. It gives her the opportunity to display the skill and stickwork she possesses. Still, she misses the hard checks and the tough battles along the boards she experienced while playing with guys...