Obama's Key to Speech Success Mar 18, 2008
But it's a sign that, no less than Obama, he may have been underprepared for the fall campaign by his charmed life as a national press favorite. McCain's bullying evasion is the second campaign tic--the first is his habit of **--that he's apparently been able to get away with over the years. (Slate)
The First Rule of Obama? Mar 15, 2008
" 5:00 P.M.___________________________Sunday, March 9, 2008McCain: ! It look to me like John McCain was or or in his recent with the NYT's Elisabeth Bumiller. He was simply employing the debating tactic he often uses when confronted with a question he can't answer safely--which is to bully and intimidate and interrupt the questioner, using up all the available conversational space until the "questioning" moves on. (To get a word in edgwise, whoever is confronting him would have to be ready to... (Slate)
Davis is back in full swing Mar 9, 2008
On the surface it was a charmed life with few responsibilities and little consideration for the effects of his actions. "In the past I was an individual and anything I said or did only reflected on myself," says Davis, who turns 28 this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Monday Inside Scoop Feb 26, 2008
OregonianLOS ANGELES -- Until this past weekend, the Oregon Ducks were living something of a losing but charmed life. After three wins in its first four Pacific-10 Conference games, Oregon has lost at least once in every week except when it had only one game against winless Oregon State. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Super Bowl: Pats' 'Mr. Perfect' Leading Charmed Life Feb 3, 2008
Perfect' Leading Charmed Life. Brady No Stranger To Super Bowl Rings, Supermodels. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Picking this weekend's big games Nov 23, 2007
The Vols have lived a charmed life, missing LSU and Auburn on their schedule, then pulling out miraculous wins over South Carolina and Vandy. Their good fortune ends here. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Amritraj, a voice for Asian tennis Sep 28, 2007
But, in the big scheme of things, it was a minor blip on an otherwise charmed life. "I never dreamed that I would get to do all this," Amritraj said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
For the love of Joyce Sep 28, 2007
Now, two years since the death of Joyce Alexander Wein, his wife and longtime creative partner, and days away from his own 82d birthday, Wein is looking back on a charmed life that has bridged business, performance, philanthropy, and personal friendships with scores of the music's most important artists. All these dimensions come together tonight in a spectacular, sold-out Symphony Hall concert to benefit a scholarship fund in Joyce's name at the Berklee College of Music. (Boston Globe)
The Steelers at 75, Tough Times Sep 23, 2007
"I've lived a charmed life. I got paid to play the game I love. I never had a job outside the NFL," said Mr. Butler, who lives in Munhall. "Yesterday's gone. There are many more things much more important to be than [in the Hall of Fame]. If it were to happen, it would be an honor and a privilege. If it doesn't happen, it's not the end of the world. There are more important things to me than that. I had eight kids, and they all went to college. I have 15 grandkids. I had a job in football for 56... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
A young woman, who has always led a charmed life, suffers a reversal of fortune after kissing a stranger at a costume party. (PG-13) (1:45) HBO: Sun. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Paul Jordan, 91; booking agent, show-business entrepreneur Jun 23, 2007
"I don't know if there's anyone left. You can tell he led a good, charmed life, because he lasted the longest. He was truly one of the little icons of the era.". A private service has been held. (Boston Globe)
Buckeyes Upset by Illinois in NCAA Quarterfinals May 20, 2007
"We've lived a charmed life this year," Tucker said. "We've won a lot of matches this season. Their guys deserve a lot of credit. Illinois played hard. We just didn't extend leads when we had the opportunities. What can I say? It's a tough pill to swallow. Hopefully we'll come back next year, but this one hurts.". (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
'Theres a serious sense of urgency' for Bill Self Mar 17, 2007
Up until then, I d led a pretty charmed life. Self sprawled out in the king-sized bed that night with his wife, his son and his daughter. (Kansas City Star -- Sports)
Saturday's UNC Links Feb 10, 2007
Lennie Rosenbluth suspected midway through the 1957 college basketball season that North Carolina was leading a charmed life and was headed to a remarkable season. He was right on both counts. (InsideCarolina.com)
Saints bludgeoned by Ravens 35-22 Oct 31, 2006
The Saints charmed life at home ended Sunday courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens, 35-14. Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Veteran's tales of courage rouse ailing team Oct 21, 2006
His was a charmed life. He cheated death at an early age when a playmate fired a pistol, the bullet whizzing just past him. (Herald Sun)
Surging Braves bring act home Jul 26, 2006
James is living the charmed life giving up just 2 so far. By nathan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
