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...stoically admire the surrounding landscape. His reticence is motivated by the saddening knowledge that the beauty of the universe is independent of human existence. This philosophical scene in the 2009 film adaptation of Alan Moore’s 1980s graphic novel—bereft of flashy slow motion action or stereotypical “KA-POW” heroics—seems at odds with the standard notion of the comic book as a simple diversion for children, and it has set a higher standard since its creation, which other comics artists and writers have sought to emulate. Driven...
...According to Baetscher, researchers under the ban could not use equipment purchased with federal funds on human stem cells, meaning that oftentimes, research facilities had equipment reserved for humans and other equipment dedicated to animals. As for climate change, Brian F. Farrell, professor of meteorology, cautioned against expecting immediate action in public policy, noting that even science doesn’t have all of the answers on the issue. “I think first what you have to do is carefully assess the situation, that is, the most likely outcomes,” Farrell said...
...always been part of the globalization process. But, too often, the market is viewed as a multilateral institution and the state as a pesky force of isolationism. Despite this false perception, we should continue to see global cooperation and so-called “nationalistic” government action in tandem for the foreseeable future. They’re not mutually exclusive...
From its dark opening scene, Zack Snyder’s “Watchmen” establishes a complex blend of murder mystery, social commentary, and unrepentant action flick. This mood is immediately set as brawny Edward Blake (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) fails to fight off an unidentified attacker in his home. Viewers—assuming they have not read the graphic novel—can only speculate as to the assassin’s identity, but Blake knows, telling his killer that their world is a joke before he is hurled out a high-rise window.Creating this world has required...
...Zaidi pleaded not guilty and defended himself on patriotic grounds, saying his action was a "natural response to the occupation." He defiantly shouted, "Long live Iraq!" and "I will sacrifice for the sake of all of the martyrs" as his verdict was read out. And his sentiments are shared by many in the capital. "They should erect a statue in his honor, not put him in jail," said Abu Sayyed, a 55-year-old taxi driver in Baghdad's Karrada district. (See pictures of the shoe attack and its aftermath...