The idea that Britain is different is another example of the curse of British exceptionalism.
Rather than focus so much on shaping public opinion, media should rid itself of the curse of group think and get back to the basics of objectively reporting the facts, challenging the conventional wisdom, and citing multiples sources.
"I appeal to all to come sit with me at the table so that this nation can get rid of this curse of power cuts, inflation and unemployment, " Sharif said, as his supporters clapped, cheered and danced in the streets.
If the Boston Red Sox suffered through the Curse of the Bambino--an 86-year championship drought attributed to their sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees--call the Mets' whammy the Curse of the Straw Man.
If their discovery can be commercialised it could give existing forms of compact memory a serious run for their money and instead of being a curse of miniaturisation, quantum physics might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
Most think of the curse within the context of strong Red Sox clubs that came close but failed to win titles over the years, either by losing tough pennant races to the Yankees or narrowly losing the World Series in 1946, 1967, 1975 and 1986 (all in seven games).
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Rememberance of the Daleks and Curse of Fenric in particular showed exactly the kind of innovation and maturity that the critics of this era were clamoring for.
German papers were also critical of the speech, with Carsten Volkery writing on the website of the weekly Spiegel that David Cameron was not able to get rid of "the old curse of the Tories", who were constantly preoccupied with Europe.
Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis is the latest victim of this curse.
If there is some kind of "curse" against sitting senators who become president, let's hope it's broken in 2008.
The impact of what I call the "curse of the good girl" effect first appears in friendships, when young girls take pains to avoid direct conflict with peers.
Some of us curse, some throw instruments, others have tantrums.
Many will inevitably wonder whether the relatively easy ride to Wembley Wigan enjoyed this season was more of a curse than a blessing, especially if the club is relegated (and assuming it doesn't actually win the FA Cup).
Members of the U.S. team said they were unaware of the purported curse that goes with being on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
For years, followers of the hapless Saints have blamed their troubles on the curse of Marie Laveau, a famous New Orleans voodoo queen purportedly buried beneath the field.
It was a cry that called out the pride of black voters and civil rights supporters who would battle to overcome the lingering curse of slavery.
In the 1998 World Cup, it was the turn of Nike's main rival to have its failures embarrassingly highlighted: this time, it was " the Curse of Adidas: Even Zidane has joined the flops".
Senior Conservatives who a year ago preferred the Lib Dems to the right of their own tribe now curse them as enemies of reform.
This has been enough for some to consider Lewis a victim of the Madden Curse.
These policies exacerbate the economic cycle, and contribute to the paradox of the resource curse.
It is both the blessing and the curse of contemporary life, and of a contemporary politician.
The first film he directed was "The Curse of the Cat People" in 1944.
That's right, he was the ace that helped break the "Curse of the Bambino" from the mound.
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Besides, the curse of rising health-care costs afflicts private as well as public care, Mr Galbraith points out.
Casino Royale, Curse of the Golden Flower and Pan's Labyrinth were the big winners at the Production Design Awards.
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