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...pure excellence in our leveling, democratic society. Only in sports does sheer talent and desire determine the outcome. Athletes are the only persons left in America judged, praised, and blamed strictly on their actions and their ability, not their race, sex, class, or any other such nonsense from the smorgasbord of identity...

Author: By Thomas B. Cotton, | Title: Compassion Gets the Trophy | 3/4/1998 | See Source »

...business leaders, split into groups to delve into curriculum, architecture, teaching methods, scheduling, technology, dress and behavior codes. They plumbed research from educational institutes and visited 30 innovative campuses from California to Maine. The common theme: students are bored in "shopping-mall high schools," where they take a smorgasbord of courses with no focus...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: STARTING FROM SCRATCH | 10/27/1997 | See Source »

Their latest effort, Boom! Boom! Boom!, is a catchy smorgasbord of styles. The album definitely has its roots in rock, revealing influences as diverse as Black Sabbath and the Cowboy Junkies. Although original and often complex, the songs always remain accessible and gracefully simple. As expected, the live show gave many songs an urgency they don't have on the CD. However, the cuts on the album showcased Deal's song writing talent more than the show: studio technology enables Deal to sing her own harmonies, and Todd Mund effectively uses studio guitar tricks to create a colorful portrait...

Author: By John T. Reuland, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The New Deal: From Riches to Rags | 10/10/1997 | See Source »

...courtroom has become a smorgasbord of noise now, with the judge banging his gavel, the prosecutor pounding his fist, screaming objections, with some incoherent moans being emitted from the fan in question...

Author: By Bradford E. Miller, | Title: Seattle's Best | 4/7/1997 | See Source »

...fresh air. The piece utilizes conventional styles of dancing but while tosses in innovative ideas every so often. Like exotic birds on parade, the dancers create a dramatic feast for the eyes: the powerful solos, romantic couples, graceful trios and flawless chorus present the audience with a veritable smorgasbord of modern ballet at its finest...

Author: By Sarah A. Rodriguez, | Title: International Feast Less Spicy Than Anticipated | 3/20/1997 | See Source »

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