Word: chosenness
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...Census Bureau as “group quarters.” In such situations, the way in which students are counted is left up to the administrations of various institutions. Options include distributing the forms individually to all its students’ mailboxes—Harvard’s chosen method—or allowing Census numerators to set up count stations on campus...
Very few countries, such as Belgium and the Netherlands, have chosen the former option on a nationwide level, and here in the U.S., Washington and Oregon have followed suit. But even without such drastic permissiveness, there is a link between Fukuyama’s predicted champion, liberal democracy, and a rejection of constraint. A democracy that attempts to retain any sense of right and wrong beyond the obvious indicators of injury and illness faces an uphill battle in light of this aversion of conflict...
...more as shallow types rather than direct appropriations. Worthington, (whose semi-human characters in “Avatar” and the abysmal “Teminator Salvation” are remarkably similar to that of Perseus), plays the inexperienced, yet brave and naturally talented “chosen one” struggling internally to balance idealism and principle with his desire to save humanity. Determined to avenge his father’s death at the hands of the gods, Perseus needs to decide whether or not to use the gifts of his true father, Zeus, which...
Still, the best tracks are the more dynamic ones. Wisely chosen as the album’s first single, “Rambling Man” is the most invigorating number on the record. As the track progresses, several layers of instrumentation pile on top of the initially bare, yet solid base of acoustic guitar strumming and vocals. The combination of these elements, which include cheerful banjo melodies, steadfast drums and electric guitar, lend the track a sense of robustness and complexity, and their effect is truly satisfying. Additionally, Marling’s vocals seem to achieve a rare level...
...Skal’s final project been subject to “more of a stringent grade,” she said she probably would not have chosen to explore such an unfamiliar dance method...