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...compelling that it’s hard to resist comparing this self-proclaimed amateur to photographic greats. Bubriski himself does so in the exhibition catalogue, naming Josef Koudelka or Robert Frank.In Rockefeller’s most striking photographs, his male Dani subjects seem at ease with his presence. This comfort is mutual, and is revealed in the calm yet bold compositions of these images. In one print, a man perches in the window of a wooden structure, working on a long reed, absorbed in his activity. Likewise, it appears that Rockefeller became absorbed in his art, and the resulting photograph...
...Violin Sonatas: History, Criticism, Performance.” However, Lockwood refers to the performance of chamber music as his “principle avocation.” He spends much of his time behind a cello or even playing piano trios with fellow Harvard affiliates. Lockwood admits that his comfort zone is nestled in the period between Haydn and Brahms, but he is quick to point out that all eras of music have their points of fascination. “Every period can be interesting,” Lockwood says, “depending on what you bring...
...everyday life, risk is a moving target, not a set number as statistics might suggest. In addition to external factors, each individual has his or her own internal comfort level with risk-taking. Some are daring while others are cautious by nature. And still others are fatalists who may believe that a higher power devises mortality schedules that fix a predetermined time when our number is up. Consequently, any single measurement assigned to the risk of driving a car is bound to be only the roughest sort of benchmark. Adams cites as an example the statistical fact that a young...
...Erdogan’s government escape the deadlocked European Union accession talks on issues like Cyprus. More importantly, it might achieve the ecumenical ideal of inter-civilizational dialogue in the ever-burning Middle East. This trip is more important than it seems. The Pope is stepping outside of his comfort zone, and this is definitely commendable. Our post-9/11 world can only benefit from an embrace of ecumenism. This leap of faith will help dialogue on spiritual, and also political, grounds...
...planning an Asia-Pacific holiday, flying will save time and taking the bus will save money - but neither afford the comfort of train travel. Make no mistake, there are plenty of hellish rail rides out there. But choose wisely and you'll[an error occurred while processing this directive] enjoy decent amenities and smart carriages, to say nothing of the landscapes gliding past. Get a ticket and climb aboard. TOKYO-HAKATA: Nine bullet trains ply Japan Rail's Nozomi route between Tokyo and Hakata on Kyushu, the country's third-largest island. Nozomi means "hope" - an odd name...