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...generation grows up with the Internet and cable TV. Punks, goths, rockabillies, rastas, breakdancers, skaters and metallers all now pace Mexican streets, adorn its plazas and spray paint its walls. But while most of the trends have met with a begrudging acceptance, emos have provoked a violent backlash. As well as running riot in Queretaro, a mob also attacked emos in the heart of Mexico City this month. Furthermore, emos complain they are being increasingly threatened and assaulted by smaller groups on the streets on a daily basis. "It's getting dangerous...
...response, Sadr loyalists have already taken to the streets in Baghdad, where U.S. troops will have to deal with the backlash. U.S. officials have so far shied away from blaming Sadr for the recent rise of violence (including an Easter attack on the Green Zone), mostly because Sadr's ceasefire has been key to the success of the surge. (General David Petraeus has pointed the finger at Iran instead.) But as clashes increase, they may not be able to dance around it for much longer...
...with FAS for a wide range of University priorities, including for graduate schools and Harvard’s art museums. She said she hopes to increase donations overall so that this does not happen at the expense of FAS and the College. Faust said that there has been no backlash from those within FAS as of yet. “Tamara went around and talked to all the deans before she did this and explained to them what her goals were and tried to reassure them that what we’re trying to do is lift all boats...
...blocking group’s primary contact, according to Cabot HoCo Co-Chair Thomas R. Benson ’09. While Benson said that he thinks the new student delivery method will be beneficial for Cabot House, he predicted that HoCo members from other Houses might experience a negative backlash. “Some Houses will like to show their newbies House spirit,” he said. “But others are concerned that freshmen might get upset at their housing assignment. HoCos do not want to see them cry. Who would be happy with getting into Mather...
...extraordinary speech - not because of any rhetorical flourishes, but because it was honest, frank, measured in tone, inclusive and hopeful. I don't know whether it will be sufficient to stem a racial backlash against his candidacy, but he clearly demonstrated today his capacity to lead public opinion and not simply be a slave to it. Indeed, I would say he appeared wise beyond his years and genuinely presidential...