Word: spokenness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Then the oracle is spoken. That god of all gods, accuweather meteorologist Rich Heller, describes the prevailing weather patterns. As he patiently explains the day in terms of barometric pressure, cool fronts and zonal flows. I feel my blood rising. Finally, I can stand it no longer. "Spring!" I scream as I throw the phone clear across the room in disgust. "Spring!" I scream as my roommate sleepily pokes her head from she bedroom. Still raving, I run from the room. In the distance a neutral voice repeats again and again: "Have a good day, and thank you for calling...
...former chief or to protect the military leadership against a takeover bid by younger, perhaps more radical officers? Would he be as good as his word in returning Africa's largest country to democracy after a transitional period of a year? How, above all, would the soft-spoken and cautious Suwar al Dahab manage to tackle the crush of problems that had buried even Africa's most hardened survivor? Said one Western diplomat: "All the factors that overwhelmed Nimeiri--unrest in the south, a deteriorating economy, drought and a flood of refugees--may well overwhelm his successors...
THOUGH THE CHARACTERS often blend into each other, the cast makes an admirable effort to compensate with solid singing, well-primed and energetic dancing, and a fairly lively ensemble spirit. A number of performances shine, and the directors have nicely managed the shifts between the 40-odd spoken or sung segments. The inspired moments of the production come with upbeat numbers but quite a few monologues--especially those by Nikki (Karen Gordon)--are provocative or funny and sometimes both...
Fasters last Monday were rebuffed when they asked Sovern to let them address the trustees at their monthly meeting, and yesterday's meeting apparently marked the first time since Thursday that Sovern has spoken face-to-face with any of the protesters. In previous discussions between the demonstrators and Columbia, Sovern has sent intermediaries...
...Catholic church, the parish of many Harvard students, has spoken with several different developers aboul leasing the land on the corner of DeWolfe and Mt. Auburn streets adjacent to the Boston Choir School, said Father John Maclnnis...