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Bolstered by an eternally optimistic outlook, Walsh is not swayed by the odds annually stacked against the Crimson—the relatively weak league schedule, lack of exposure, no scholarships, and unaccommodating weather. Unlike other sports, where size and scholarships present insurmountable obstacles, Walsh sees a level playing field behind every first pitch...
...this war, the mighty but merciful allies target bombs carefully and tend to the enemy's wounded. In that war, the allies blow up women and babies. In this war, Iraq is postponing certain defeat by cheating, killing civilians and using human shields. In that war, a weak nation is steadfastly defending itself using the only effective means available. This war, on American television, is alternately "the war in Iraq" or "Operation Iraqi Freedom." That war, broadcast by the media of the Arab and Muslim worlds, is "the invasion...
...This weak characterization, especially of secondary roles, is temporarily forgotten in this production by virtue of the high quality of acting. Kastleman is able to pull emotionally textured performances from all of her actors that highlight the poetry of Rivera’s text without sacrificing immediacy or impact...
Could the entire show have been about half an hour shorter? Certainly. After intermission, so many of the same jokes about men threatened in their masculinity and Broadway actors overdoing weak scripts were wearing thin. But the ensemble of confident actors hammed their way through the whole production, and the intermission was earned, if only by hearing the players sing, “Let’s go out to the lobby and have ourselves a snack...
...year after Gulf War I, U.S. stocks rose almost 25%. But this year, Gulf War II, the SARS virus in Asia, terror fears and an already weak global economy are creating a perfectly awful storm that may not dissipate even after the shooting stops in Baghdad and the masks come off in Hong Kong. Here's a look at a few of the players who are thriving or diving right now. WINNERS IMPERIAL TOBACCO: The leading British cigarette firm is a safe haven in uncertain times because of its huge cash flow - almost one-tenth of its total $13 billion...