Word: frictioned
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...live set, especially when coupled with the band's commanding, entertaining and downright hilarious stage performance. The band did not spend the entire concert plugging their new album, but instead shuffled in a variety of hits and almost-hits from their two previous major record releases, Deluxe and Friction, Baby. Griffin paid homage to his New Orleans roots with an emotional rendition of "King of New Orleans." But he was quick to remind the audience of his Boston connection, parking cars for a semester at Boston University, which was his inspiration for "Normal Town," the single off the soundtrack...
...Patagonia friction belt...
...this. His family is one of the richest in Pakistan, yet its members fork out only a pittance in taxes. The armed forces, which have a habit of intervening in Pakistani politics, are displeased with the Prime Minister, and some analysts fear that Nawaz Sharif's actions may increase friction between the pro-Western secularists and religious extremists within the ranks. Warns Maleeha Lodi, a newspaper editor and former ambassador to Washington: "Nawaz Sharif is trying to wrap himself in Islam. Perhaps he doesn't know that this will drive deeper wedges into a society that's already badly fragmented...
...said. "Nothing seems to make sense... There have been so many powerful and influential players in this case that it's difficult for the prosecution to proceed. And the D.A. and police haven't been able to work together. This is a deadly combination, and it's created friction." He does not believe district attorney Alex Hunter will indict anyone, adding that "there have been so many conflicting interests... Somebody without an ax to grind needs to be running things...
KING HUSSEIN's announcement that he has lymphoma has Jordanians speculating about the future. Hussein's brother, CROWN PRINCE HASSAN, 51, has been the designated heir for 33 years and would be expected to succeed unchallenged, but naming his successor is likely to spark friction. Hussein would like Hassan to name one of the King's sons crown prince. The two eldest, ABDULLAH and FEISAL, are considered unqualified because their mother is British. The next son, ALI, was the favorite, but he has fallen out of favor because of his playboy life-style. Next come HAMZAH and HASHEM, the sons...