Audition process brings hope
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A year ago last night, Uncle Sam's nephews were in Gelsenkirchen, getting bounced by the Czechs in their World Cup opener. Claudio Reyna was the man in the middle, Brian McBride was up front, Eddie Pope on the back line, and Bruce Arena was on the sideline, not particularly enthralled with how the evening was going.
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Reverse your thinking to find opportunity.
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Another year, another opportunity to reflect and look forward.
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More than 8,000 "American  Idol" hopefuls auditioned for the hit talent show in  Birmingham, Ala., on Monday, hoping to follow in the footsteps  of two previous winners who hail from the southern city.
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By MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer  Shoot for the stars   Film focuses on the magic of believing    I can vividly remember as a first-grader, when the teacher asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, many of the boys proudly proclaimed astronaut as their career of choice.
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After several days of debate about whether the Giants made the right decision in turning their playoff hopes over to the No. 1 pick in this year&#39;s draft, the anticipation of what will take
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This weekâs practices in preparation for Saturdayâs Senior Bowl served as the beginning of an intense three-month evaluation that will culminate with the N.F.L. draft in April.
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When the Husky marching band started playing Aretha Franklin&#39;s &quot;RESPECT&quot; at halftime of the season opener between the UW and Fresno State, I thought to myself, &quot;Not going to happen today.
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Every Cinderella story has to have a beginning and for the Rams of the University of Rhode Island that journey may have begun last night with a small step, but one that could lead to more magical moments.
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Sometimes chance can make all the difference in your life.
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Could other potential suitors be entering the picture?
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In the marginalized world of music education, a good deal of serious thinking needs to be done.
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LOS ANGELES  - A little desertion and a  little desperation -- be it on a remote island or a suburban  cul-de-sac -- has been very good for the drama development  business this year.
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Credit card and mortgage companies promise customers an answer "while you wait" on loan applications. Now, more and more colleges are doing the same &#151; visiting high schools and letting applicants know their admissions fate right on the spot.
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Earnest Graham's confidence never wavered. Not after going undrafted out of the University of Florida. Not after a shoulder injury derailed his bid to earn a spot on an NFL roster last year. Not even after being released after just six days on Tampa Bay's practice squad.
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Caisha Gayles graduated with honors last month, but she is still waiting for her diploma. The reason: the whoops of joy from the audience as she crossed the stage.
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They came with their wraparound shades, hair-styling tools and other items essential for a shot at fame. Thousands of people, many appearing to be teenagers or in their twenties, flooded into the Washington Convention Center this week to audition for Fox's popular "American Idol."