Word: spinnings
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...vociferous debate over the future of Hong Kong's civil liberties, the colony's future Chinese government Thursday toned down the most controversial part of its proposal to tighten controls over political parties and protests. But wary Hong Kong residents remain concerned that the move may be more about spin control than true moderation. At issue were two provisions that would require citizens organizing a rally or protest to obtain police permits seven days in advance and give the government the authority to ban political parties if they are a threat to national security. Under the revisions, police can approve...
...chilling than charming, with such dark and uniform costumes on everyone present. The stepsisters' bright dresses of pink and yellow-green are the only burst of color found among the characters. The Fairy Godmother and season Fairies all don fine costumes, but not particularly appropriate ones. As the Fairies spin and twirl, the mere bits of colored netting covering their bodysuits quickly become tangled and difficult to see. In addition, both the Spring and Summer Fairies wear all-green ensembles, while the Winter Fairy and the Fairy Godmother herself have costumes in pale blue. While this is not a major...
Caring capitalism such as that long practiced in seeming isolation by Ben & Jerry's and a handful of others is boardroom gospel these days. Companies' motives aren't exactly holy. There's plenty in it for them. So just about everyone is giving do-goodership a spin. American Express is feeding the hungry. Alarm company ADT gives away personal-security systems to battered women. Avon Products is helping fund the fight against breast cancer. Kimberly-Clark is building playgrounds in poor neighborhoods. Barnes & Noble promotes literacy. Coca-Cola is sponsoring local Boys and Girls Clubs. Nike, Wal-Mart, Home Depot...
...Richter-scale voice to toss off decades of heartbreak, the listener is touched with a redemptive awe. Hooker is 79 years old now, and has all but stopped touring. "I'll go out once in a while," he says. "I've paid my dues." Paid in full. Just one spin of Don't Look Back should convince anyone of that...
...matter how Dershowitz tries to spin the facts, intermarriage will destroy the Jewish community, because somewhere along the line, whether in the first generation or the third, a child who should have been Jewish will not be. The more Jews "embrace intermarriage," the faster the rate of their demise will...