Word: toms
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Moreover, the vague speeches, the trite chants of "no justice, no peace" and banging of tom-toms and tambourines created a circus-like atmosphere that made you wonder whether the Faculty or administrators would take the students' demands seriously at all. Flyers promoting the event promised "great music, entertaining speakers, delicious refreshments, and invigorating chants. It's a terrific opportunity to show your support for justice at Harvard." Was it a party or a protest? Even after stopping to listen to part of the rally, one thirty something woman turned to me and asked, "What is this about?" I half...
...behind it all is Coach Tom Wilson. Before coming to Harvard, Wilson helped lead regional powerhouse Wellesley to two straight top ten finishes in the NCAA women's tournament. Wellesley placed eighth in 1997 and third in 1998 with a combined record of 73-3 over the two years...
...that's what theAcademy wants--clean lines. Kill the damnedGermans, and try to get out alive.Shakespeare in Love: John Madden's lovelyfilm came out of nowhere to wow the movie goingpublic with something that rarely comes along anymore: intelligence, humor and a desire toentertain. Madden and screenwriters Tom Stoppardand Marc Norman aren't catering to anyone here,they're just having the time of their lives. Samegoes for a great ensemble cast with anirrepressible joi de vivre that permeatesevery frame. Miramax has mounted a ballisticcampaign for the film in the past few weeks in anattempt to sway staid Academy members.Unfortunately...
...Tom Hanks, Saving Private Ryan: TomHanks is America's good man, our decent soldier.The parts that he takes tend to be sointrinsically sympathetic that, combined with hisclassic stoic-yet-vulnerable schtick, it's almostoverkill. Almost, but not quite; no one can denyHanks' talent as an actor. However, Ryan's CaptainMiller is not his best role. And since Hanks hasalready strutted his stuff twice before for a BestActor award, the Academy may be less willing toreward him yet again-which is part of what makesthe Best Actor race so exciting and tough to callthis year...
...French and their attitude toward personal hygiene and body odor [NOTEBOOK, Feb. 15], made me think of the anecdote about Samuel Johnson, who was more fastidious about his language than his hygiene. "Mr. Johnson, you smell," said his female companion. "No, madam," he replied. "You smell, I stink." TOM MACKIN Bedminster...