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"The best there ever was in the game": musical mythopoesis and heroism in film scores of recent sports movies
Abstract: The scores for The Natural (1984), Hoosiers (1986), and Rudy (1993) play an important role in the construction of a mythology of a sports hero who embodies key aspects of the American Dre...(Continue Reading) From racing to rugby: all work and no play for Gogodala men of Western Province, Papua New Guinea
In this article, I analyse how Gogodala men in Western Province approach the sport of rugby league football as an extension of the practice of canoe racing. Despite colonial changes and mission atte...(Continue Reading)Branson's best season: come fall in the Missouri Ozarks, the nation's music show capital takes on a special glow
UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN TO Branson, you've probably never heard of Shoji Tabuchi, a master fiddler from Japan who sports spangly jackets and a n]op of black ......(Continue Reading)Family travel made easy: how to plan a kid-friendly vacation
Vacationing with the kids can put your organizational skills--and patience--to the test. There's transportation, accommodations, attractions and expenses ......(Continue Reading)Cruise of Fun
Find blue water, sunshine, and warm breezes with a bargain getaway to the Caribbean. Looking for an antidote to winter? Grab a long weekend tropical cruise ......(Continue Reading)
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