Word: spinnings
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Manned space exploration is often labeled by its opponents as too costly, too dangerous, and lacking in practical purpose. Disregarding the benefits of "space science spin-offs," however, it is clear that the growth of technology is spurred on by the need to create new materials for astronauts. In addition, some types of life sciences research can only be conducted in the weightless environment of space...
...Ringer plays to the crowd, Miranda Weese says she dances "as much for myself as for the audience." Perfectly proportioned with an ample, sculpted style, she is an especially gifted turner (ballet patois for the ability to spin). A native of Southern California, she is a reticent, thoughtful person whose concentration is complete but not inhibiting. "When performing I feel completely free," she says. "Only in rehearsal do I worry about technique." Jerome Robbins chose her (and Ringer) to be in his new ballet, 2 & 3 Part Inventions. Weese enjoyed working with the master, who is 76. Her Southern...
Sexual harassment is a good subject for legal briefs, psychological studies and outraged essays. It is not a natural topic for popular entertainments. Typically (to put it mildly), the protagonist lacks heroic stature, and it is hard to spin a plot of page-turning intricacy from such a crude offense...
...activate the Business Roundtable, a group of business leaders concerned with public policy. The next day that organization asked ceos of more than 200 companies to contact an accompanying list of freshmen Republicans and push for support. Rubin and other officials began telephoning reporters and editors with spin. No one disputed that the stakes are high. Treasury's Rubin argued that if the loan guarantees were defeated, financial markets would panic in Mexico and in other emerging countries. ``You have the prospect of very serious ramifications in Mexico,'' he told Time on Friday, ``and because of the role that Mexico...
...definitely not having one of those days on Thursday, when he takes time out from celebrating his 44th birthday to broadcast his spin on my interview before it appears, criticizing me for trying to get Rush to criticize Newt, criticizing me for not criticizing the Democrats, criticizing me for being a reporter. "I tell you, folks, it's another glorious reason why you're fortunate to have me as your host because the real story here is how the Democrats are falling apart, and you will not find this in the Mainstreamliberalpress...