Word: truths
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...wonder to behold in the role, the rare actor who turns obvious mannerisms into a palpable personality. Karl ends all of his sentences with a guttural self-affirmation ("I don't reckon I got no reason to kill nobody, mmmhmmm") as though all of his statements contained a deeper truth that he alone fully appreciates...
...much truth is behind the hype? Dubious arthritis "remedies" in the past have included copper bracelets, bee venom and fish oil. What distinguishes this latest panacea is its mix of generally accepted measures--exercise, balanced diet, weight control, stress reduction--with uncritical advocacy of two over-the-counter dietary supplements available at pharmacies and health-food stores...
...aspire to reach the Olympics [SOCIETY, Jan. 27]. However, Baiul is only 19 years old, and she illegally drove her car while under the influence of alcohol. It is unfortunate that you decided to focus on the tale of an athlete turned sour rather than on the scary truth that many of our nation's youngsters are dying from driving while intoxicated. AREL SOLIE Portland, Oregon...
...good is the epitome of kindness, especially when one must overcome obstacles in order to do good. I would add to Coles' words that this "commitment to others" is not only the "heart of the journey" but also the journey of the heart, wherein we discover a fundamental truth: in helping others we help ourselves. KEVIN STRAUB Red Deer, Alberta...
...this one could have got away without revealing that she was an unmade bed inside. But by confiding so much, she has proved you can talk about humiliation with dignity, reach for help without being weak, be both vulnerable and powerful. In life and the book, telling the truth made her strong...