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...think we've all attended get-togethers over the last few months where the conversation devolves into a round robin of each person's imagined death scenarios and everyone leaves early to go stock up on canned goods and gas masks. The amateur historian, on the other hand, can steer concerns about government decision-making into more cheerful areas, such as the War of 1812, which "U.S. History for Dummies" quite rightly describes as "goofy." And uncomfortable silences can be relieved by pointing at the beer and bringing up the invention of lager in Milwaukee or chatting up the uncle...
...enough to quit, why did he agree to the extended 16-month transition period? The stated reason is that he has to host the Organization of Islamic Conference summit, scheduled for October next year. Many observers, however, see other forces at work. According to one view, Mahathir wants to steer his anointed successor Abdullah, a likable if bland figure, through the next round of party elections in case anyone challenges him. Another theory postulates the opposite: Mahathir has no faith in Abdullah and wants to give other players enough time to jockey for power. "No one believes (Abdullah...
...Kelly. In 1998 I wrote a TIME piece called "High and Low," about the devolution of the people's art. " Start with two fellows from Omaha, Neb., born 25 years apart. One was frail, comical-looking, yet he epitomized elegance in an era when glamour was the ability to steer a slim lady around a dance floor. The other man was bulky, brooding, with the artistic mission to break things: women's hearts, codes of behavior, the very notion of 'good acting.' In their distinct ways - grace vs. power, gentility vs. menace, tux vs. torn T shirt - Fred Astaire...
...terribly upset when he discovered he had been singled out for special treatment," says the aide, "and tried to browbeat the in-flight staff into serving him the general meal, which was spicier." Meanwhile, tension seems set to continue between India and Pakistan. But as Vajpayee's ability to steer a moderate course diminishes, he's spending the twilight of his political life where he wants to be?out to lunch...
...seemingly cursed season for the Radcliffe second varsity. Just past the preliminary heat’s 100-meter mark, where a race cannot be stopped for technical difficulties, the second varsity boat’s scag and rudder fell off, making the boat impossible to steer. Despite being unable to finish the preliminary race, the second varsity still rebounded through the repechage and Petite Final to place 10th overall, but that finish was far below early-season expectations...