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...shot of Vera’s daughter Ethel (Alex Kelly) barely folding herself into her closet of a bedroom or a glimpse of the apartment building’s courtyard, where rusty bikes huddle, fighting for space under a thin metal roof—or from the contrast between this and the spaciousness of the homes Vera cleans. An abiding atmosphere of tension contributes equally. Relations with Vera’s in-laws are clearly strained, and the audience’s knowledge that Vera’s friend Lily (Ruth Sheen) is using her makes the subtle drama bubble...
Women at Harvard were less likely to name the economy as one of the top two most important issues in the election, with 26 percent ranking it that high compared to 38 percent of Harvard men. In contrast, 36 percent of women and 23 percent of men said moral values issues, such as abortion and gay marriage, were among the top two most pressing issues...
...would care to admit. Richard Jacobson Marina del Rey, California, U.S. Recapping the Debates I agree with columnist Joe Klein that John Kerry won the first debate on "the appearance of strength" [Oct. 11]. I was pleased with the Senator's demeanor and his direct and calm responses, in contrast to President Bush's smirks, scowls and useless sloganeering. Nothing Bush can say will ever convince me that he made a sincere, thoughtful and intellectual assessment of the situations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Glen Brown Naperville, Illinois, U.S. The focus on looks has gone too far in this...
...contrast, Washington said the Bush campaign is paying volunteers to campaign...
...Yard, proving that, yes, Harvard kids can have fun. Yet these festivities do more than suggest that students at the College can occasionally break out of the mold and get a little rowdy. They also show that revelry after a sports victory can be safe—in sharp contrast with the riots at the same time downtown...