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Crossover is usually a pejorative term in the world of music, but these women do it with class. A Ma Zone may abandon the pure a cappella of earlier albums, but Zap Mama still have voices to contend with. Founded by Marie Daulne, a native of Zaire raised in Europe, this Brussels quintet reflects the eclectic cosmopolitanism of both Daulne's upbringing and their home city, with lyrics in French, various African languages and English. Elements of African tribal chants and Pygmy song blend seamlessly with Daulne's incredible lead vocals, which flow easily from breathless pixie to soul sister...
...future is bright for Niagara (11-15-2, 9-15-2). The Purple Eagles can certainly contend for a playoff berth this season, but Coach Margot Page will need to bring her young skaters along very quickly for that to happen...
While Mazzoleni has pledged to restore the glory of the Harvard program, it probably won't come this year. Harvard most likely will not make the NCAA tournament. And with some expected stumbling early on, it won't contend for the ECAC championship as its preseason ranking of fifth in conference seems about right...
True to past form, Harvard was able to contend with its opponent for quite some time before relinquishing any goals. The Crimson held then-No. 8 Yale scoreless for a half before losing 3-0 Sept. 25 in New Haven, and held Stanford scoreless for 87 minutes, then lost...
Picking the right doctor, of course, is crucial. A number of boards certify plastic surgeons and dermatologists, but what's more important is the doctor's experience in the specific procedure you're contemplating. Some physicians contend that you need to have done 200 or more laser procedures to be fully proficient. When choosing a doctor, recommendations from previous patients are a better guide than come-on advertisements. "Very intelligent people make poor decisions when choosing a physician for plastic surgery," says Dr. Tina Alster, a Washington dermatologist known as Dr. Fix It, who sees an average of two patients...