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...torn Afghanistan: Dickens spoken in Dari. Every atrocity endured in childhood will face an equal and opposing vengeance at the end; virtually every major character will reappear later; family relationships are not what they seem. Readers (and viewers) don't love books (and movies) like The Kite Runner in spite of these clichs but because of them. The fierce tidying up of ancient grievances allows us to believe that there may be justice in the world--at least in fiction...
...second part of “Take Her, She’s Yours! or Till Divorce do Us Part” completely redeemed the performance in spite of its initial discordance. The chemistry between Godina and the two male leads was funny and just sweet enough that the underlying message—that true love is not an idealized state, but instead an everyday appreciation between two people—did not seem saccharine...
Since Bonds might be the world's most stubborn superstar, however, he may well stick by his "I'm playing" pledge. Forget about the indictment. Forget about fact that he has nothing left to prove, that he might be the greatest hitter of all time, in spite of the steroid allegations. And that he's made more than enough money to pay his legal bills. No, Bonds knows that if he just stepped aside and fought his trial, too many people, like commissioner Bud Selig, would rejoice. So he'll try to stay...
...about calories. Every body processes different foods differently. It has taken me until my late 40s to figure out what works. I know how much protein, fat and carbs I need to keep my body in tune. I feel as if I figured out my good health in spite of - not because of - the docs. Denyse Coles, Burlington, Canada
...spite of everything statistics provide, fans of Harvard-Yale know that The Game often comes down to turnovers, field position, and the kicking game. The Crimson has had kicking woes in the past and the Bulldogs boast the best kicker in the league, while the teams have a nearly identical turnover margin. As always, it will come down to who makes the fewest mistakes and who capitalizes down the stretch...