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...particular strain of frugality is also evident in the reasonable cover prices for more established acts. For instance, Juliana Hatfield—an indie singer-songwriter who spearheaded the “riot grrl” movement in the early ’90s and still has a sizable cult following—recently played the super-tiny venue for a measly $8 door charge. Meanwhile, Sunday nights see the weekly return of a well-regarded poetry night that features jazz accompaniment from the Jeff Robinson Trio, all for a scant $5. There’s even solid, well-priced...
...Although today's tight focus on political leaders puts charisma near the top of a candidate's "must-have" list, Howard's surface deficiencies have not hurt him. While there's no cult of personality around the P.M., the dramatic moments of a decade set him apart from the other contenders for his job: a brave decision on gun laws, freedom for East Timor, an uncompromising approach to border protection, standing shoulder to shoulder with President George W. Bush after 9/11, providing comfort to the bereaved in Bali. That Howard's forte would become international affairs and national security...
...latest tit-for-tat spat appears to be the aviation equivalent of diplomatic expulsions. As Chavez?s cult of personality grows inside Venezuela and Latin America, the Bush Administration is increasingly trying to paint him as a region-destabilizing dictator. This month, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the U.S. needs to form a "united front" against Chavez as he seeks re-election later this year. Statements like this one have given Venezuela even more impetus to regard the FAA?s continued stance as political. And this latest fiasco may just be indicative of larger conflicts ahead...
...world's Muslims today - and instead followed a series of 12 imams who were direct descendants of Muhammad. The schism originated as a violent power struggle, with both Ali and Hussein murdered by rivals. The latter, killed at the battle of Karbala in Iraq, came to symbolize the cult of martyrdom in the Shiite tradition, with followers still today flagellating themselves during the annual Ashura festival for their failure to rally to Hussein and prevent his death...
Actress Salma Hayek has serious depth of appeal to Harvard students. Her film roles, ranging from the cult-classic comedy “Dogma” to the critically acclaimed biographical masterpiece “Frida”(2002) have made her a film icon. Apart from her acting chops, Hayek’s sensuous beauty, has twice netted her a spot on People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” list...