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...early in the play, Millie tells Wiletta that most of her past roles have been slaves who bear the names of jewels or flowers like "Opal, Pearl, or Magnolia." The play within this play proves to be no different. Millie and Wiletta are cast as "Petunia" and "Ruby...
...back to the firing line is something beyond the call of duty," says Baird Professor of Science Dudley R. Herschbach. "I think it is remarkable further evidence of Rosovsky's great dedication to the University. Having done it for 11 years already is quite a cross to bear...
...Dieter, the revolution has been a betrayal. He says he feels let down both by the old-party Stalinists who "misused us as tools for their private purposes" and by his superiors. "Most of them grabbed state pensions and disappeared," he says. "They have little people like me to bear their burdens...
...developing nations in exchange for steps to protect rain forests and other resources, have not taken off in a big way. In the past year or so, only $100 million in debt has been forgiven in return for preserves in Costa Rica and elsewhere. The sticking point: Who will bear the cost of the debt relief? So far, private environmental groups have bought small amounts of Third World debt securities from commercial lenders, but the governments of the developed nations will have to put in more money if the debt-for-nature concept is to pick up momentum...
...some extent, blaming advertisers for selling products that society has been unable to control by other means is like shooting the messenger. Parents and educators should bear considerable responsibility for instilling sensible notions of behavior. But marketers of alcohol and tobacco have been so effective in making their pitch that society feels the voices must be toned down and balanced. Other states are likely to follow California's lead, multiplying the number of sophisticated challenges to commercial pitches for alcohol and cigarettes. At the same time, other alcohol producers may follow Anheuser-Busch's lead, devoting substantial resources to promoting...