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...material extravaganza, an ever-changing display of creativity, artistry, abundance, charm, eclecticism, authenticity, originality and extremely high quality, with each element served up with a large dose of surprise, not only because it is designed to do so but also because the age-old American supermarket is so devoid of anything remotely resembling enchantment...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: whole Foods: Green Giant | 4/20/2006 | See Source »

...Devoid of the bland script present in others of its genre, “Take the Lead” is both funny and poignant. From the movie’s opening sequence, the stark contrast between the harsh lives of the high school students and the wealth and grace of ballroom dance becomes clear. As Dulaine shines his shoes and puts on his tuxedo and Morgan, his prima donna, puts on her gown and jewels, his soon-to-be pupils are shown lacing up their sneakers and wearing short skirts or baggy pants...

Author: By Reva P. Minkoff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Take the Lead | 4/5/2006 | See Source »

...long as the eye-for-an-eye mentality dominates Middle East thought and behavior, there is little hope for a peaceable solution to Iraq's incipient civil war [March 6]. The philosophy of perpetual retaliation is devoid of love and not a part of God's plan for the human family. If the world hopes to survive and thrive, a holy war between Christian, Jewish and Islamic factions must be avoided. It is time to bury the sword and put on the mantle of love that should be worn in churches, synagogues and mosques everywhere. Paul L. Whiteley Sr. Louisville...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 3/26/2006 | See Source »

...invasion sparked the fire, while others offered hope for peace As long as the eye-for-an-eye mentality dominates thought and behavior in the Middle East, there is little hope for a peaceable solution to Iraq's incipient civil war [March 6]. The philosophy of perpetual retaliation is devoid of love and not a part of God's plan for the human family. If the world hopes to survive and thrive, a holy war between Christian, Jewish and Islamic factions must be avoided. It is time to bury the sword and put on the mantle of love that should...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On the Way to Civil War? | 3/21/2006 | See Source »

...Matalin: We presume and hope that it will be devoid of cynicism and gratuitous negativity and the kinds of things that have made most people feel negative about politics. I think kids are naturally idealistic and sincere. They make a promise and they want to keep...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A: Carville and Matalin in High School | 3/21/2006 | See Source »

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