Word: problem
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...complexity and tension inherent to the characters aren't played out to their full potential, resulting in a certain degree of dramatic sag. Without strong characterizations, the plot founders, and the focal trio is all too easily eclipsed by the bombastic military hullabaloo around them. The biggest problem is that Li Xuejian, for better or worse, gives a truly confused portrait of the emperor, alternating between unabashed cruelty and childish buffoonery. His emperor is conflicted and multifaceted, for sure --but lacking the visible development from ambitious commoner to dangerously monomaniacal ruler, he also lacks the necessary pathos to be anything...
When there is a problem, however, "the experts" are called in. "They talk to us [HASCS] or University Information Services [UIS] when there is a problem," Steen said...
...those who like to keep count, that's $600 billion too much, too late. So why are we calling these efforts "precautions" when the problem was known to have existed long ago? Why are we lauding our government for spending even more money just to make sure its very own weaponry wouldn't accidentally launch? Why are we proud of the fact that many firms and even government institutions exposed themselves to security risks in their frantic race against the clock...
...other chemicals disgorged into the air are very low, they're not zero." The Army responded to Harris's claims with a promise of a complete investigation and a statement insisting they will "continue to provide maximum protection to human health and to the environment." Part of the problem, says Thompson, is that whatever the true situation at the plant, the military has done a lousy public relations job. "There's a lot of mistrust on both sides," he adds. And now Harris, who alleges he became ill from exposure to industrial chemicals used in the incineration process, could emerge...
...search episodes. "This isn't like looking for blood dripping out of a car trunk," says Cohen. "Even innocent people run for a lot of reasons - including fear of the police." Of course, as the prevailing Justices might point out, people with nothing to hide shouldn't have a problem taking a moment to chat with a group of friendly officers...