One of the enduring mysteries of Mr. Litvinenko's murder is why anyone would go to the trouble of killing such a small-time player.
That Mr. Kunene, a small-time player in South African politics, has vaulted onto the front pages underscores how salient the issue of economic inequality has become in South Africa, a country that by some estimates has the worst disparities of wealth in the world.
Meanwhile, the Clann appears to be a group of one a small-time player in Alberta's anti-Islam scene for some time.
They motivate and enhance players' interest in a particular topic, and only require a small time-investment.
Russia, a member of the G8, a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, and a major nuclear power, grouped with such small-time players — probably not the best company Putin can imagine.
The National Franchise Association, the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, the Society of American Florists, the Petroleum Marketers Association of America and the Food Marketing Institute -- all traditionally small-time players in Washington -- contributed a combined $78,500 in the first two months of 2011.
Besides small-time players, investigators are trying to determine if the fraud is institutionally based.
Small-time players and buy-and-holders won't find folios any bargain.
But until they can line up the big boys, music via the Internet will be for small-time players like GoodNoise and pirates.
A small-time bettor might have a settle-up number of $500; a big player might not settle up until he hits (or loses) $2,000 or more.
