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...badlands ballad about white trash, love, and God knows what else, features lyrics like: “Saw Cinderella in a party dress / But she was looking for a nightgown. / I saw the devil wrapping up his hands / He’s getting ready for a showdown.” Though “Day & Age” seems an attempt to show that the Killers are still unique, the album is at its best when it resembles the band’s older work. The first three tracks are the most enjoyable—“Spaceman?...
Proponents laud Kramer's system for infusing humdrum regular-season matchups with drama and import. But critics say the BCS can discriminate against worthy underdogs and elevate the wrong teams to its ultimate showdown. Outrage over its capricious rankings spurred Senate hearings in 2003 and a congressional inquiry in 2005. A 2007 Gallup poll found that only 15% of fans would balk at scrapping the present format for a tidy year-end tournament. This year, that number is probably even lower in the Lone Star State...
Hollywood, the land of ultimate battles and last stands, doesn't have a monopoly on dramatic endings. On Nov. 24, thousands of anti-government protesters swarmed Thailand's parliament in what they called - drumroll please - the "final showdown...
...even if new elections are called, Thaksin's supporters would likely reconstitute themselves in another proxy party. Support from rural voters probably would ensure another victory for the pro-Thaksin camp, much to the disgust of the PAD. Get ready for the sequel - Bangkok Battle: The Final, Final Showdown...
...Crimson staged a comeback for the ages, establishing the 1968 Game as the series’ most-remembered episode. As the 40th anniversary of the legendary 29-29 tie, tomorrow’s 125th playing of the Game inspires as much recollection as it does anticipation.The historic showdown is the topic of a new documentary by Kevin G. Rafferty II ’70, entitled “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29,” which premiered Wednesday night. The film portrays an underdog tale straight out of Hollywood. Playing the role of favorite to perfection, the Bulldogs seemed...