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But now the trout are dead, the fishing is finished, and the tourist industry is suffering. A Southern Pacific tanker car derailed last week on a tricky canyon bridge six miles north of Dunsmuir, Calif., and spilled its contents into the river: 19,500 gal. of metam sodium, a liquid...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment Death of a River | 7/29/1991 | See Source »

What is needed is to strike a balance between dealing more with Yeltsin and other republic leaders on economic affairs while continuing to negotiate with Gorbachev on foreign policy. That is a tricky job, and there is no assurance the West will get it right, but Yeltsin has simply put...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Soviet Union: Boris Looks Westward | 6/24/1991 | See Source »

^ Here they come, whizzing along city streets and suburban roadways by the thousands. Then, watch out, there they go, down on the pavement, writhing in pain. This year about 1 million people -- twice as many as last year -- are dashing around on "in-line" blades, the ice skates on wheels...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Roller Blades: Whiz! Zoom! Crash! Ouch! | 6/10/1991 | See Source »

For Martins, 44, the production is a triumph, establishing him as the premier figure in American classical dance. He was already a power to reckon with as head of what is often described as the world's finest classical company. Running a ballet troupe is a tricky business. In addition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Dawn of the Martins Era | 5/13/1991 | See Source »

On the other hand, I recognize that keeping three million volumes in their proper places is as tricky as it sounds. And my sources in the library tell me that the space shortage--at least in certain areas of Widener--is getting out of hand.

Author: By Matthew M. Hoffman, | Title: Bigger Isn't Better | 4/1/1991 | See Source »

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