Word: discordance
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From the minute they took office, rumors of discord between Jac and Bill have swept the hallways of headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. There has been talk of shouting matches between the rich brat and the corporate master. Nasser and Ford hate that and vehemently deny they have ever had a real falling out. "This company has always loved to form camps around its top players," says Ford. "We're trying to avoid that...
...regional rhythms, including cumbia (a hot, syncopated dance music) and vallenato (a sweet, accordion-led genre). There are also futuristic flourishes: electronic beats, turntable scratching and tape loops. Luz Azul (Blue Light) is a song of hope directed at Colombians: "Let the emotion of the music penetrate you/Let the discord slide past you." Another track, Fantasia, is more overtly political, comparing American international influence to the tyranny of the Roman empire. But some of the best numbers are unabashed, almost old-fashioned, love songs. On El Album, Echeverri sings of a passion that haunts like a photo: "As I save...
...leadership role in world affairs; at the same time, situations from Iraq to Kosovo are reminders that the U.S. can't do without the United Nations in the pursuit of its own national interests. The U.N. vote was ultimately a reminder that the real beneficiaries of the current discord between Washington and its allies are America?s enemies...
...there has been little discord or violence involved in the protests. However, with each passing day protesters, building occupants, police officers, administrators, students and faculty grow more tired and frustrated. While a violent outbreak is still unlikely, the only way to guarantee it won’t occur is to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Now is that time. Rudenstine, corporation members, student activists, please seize the mutual opportunity...
...Although Schröder's antics have caused discord, she could still be an asset to the party. As a forceful reminder of just how much the Green leadership has alienated the organization's left-wing grassroots since it came to power, Schröder could help re-invigorate the party's flagging spirit...