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...delicate shape; then he drew lines around the vessel with a traditional Japanese calligraphy pen, tilting his work on the wheel to create different patterns. As he did this, he explained that often he draws these lines freehanded, but sometimes he conceives of a pattern, such as a flower, beforehand. Once he outlined the patterns he wanted, Niisato carefully drilled holes along the lines he had made, using differently sized drill bits depending on what size holes he wished to create. The distances between the holes gave the appearance of having been measured with a ruler, but, in reality, Niisato...
...executive pay. The leaders accepted a series of recommendations by their finance experts that would lead to sharper oversight of compensation and bonuses and tie them more specifically to long-term performance. In other words, there was something for everyone. Rudd's conclusion, echoed by many other delegates: "People beforehand said there would be a divide, but in fact there was an overwhelming drive toward achieving real action, real commitments and real timelines." Or as Obama put it: "I think...
Lilly makes a simple pitch for the women's pitch. "It's not going to make or break you, and it's probably cheaper than going to have coffee with someone," she says. "Be a critic after you've come see a game, don't make a judgment beforehand. If you attend a game, you'll see people working their asses off." No doubt these classy pros will take their shots. But is hard work enough to score big in the face of a brutal downturn...
Strategically plan your route beforehand. Consider bypassing the mob on the steps outside of Adams and making a beeline for Kirkland instead. If you know you can’t run, maybe choose Leverett just to be safe. Hey, it’s better than the Quad...
...Monday, holding a bullhorn and propping up several handwritten signs thanking P-I reporters for 146 years of service and declaring, "Journalism Is a Passion that Never Dies." Half an hour later, reporters and local press did gather to share solace. "It's a simple sentiment," Bernton said beforehand. "Let's not end this with us huddled in one corner and them in another." If the Times succumbs to the same fate as the P-I, however, there may not be many corners left to huddle...