Word: discordances
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...strenuously objected to any references to gays or prostitutes in the conference's declarations, and AIDS activists expressed concern that the focus of Annan's fund would be on prevention of the spread of the disease and neglect the issue of treatment for those already afflicted with HIV. Such discord did little to dampen Annan's optimism over the progress made at the event: "In the last two days some painful differences have been brought into the open," he said at its conclusion. "But that is the best place for them. Like AIDS itself, these differences need to be confronted...
...Presumably the Palestinians will welcome signs of discord between Bush and Sharon, because they've been alarmed at Sharon's claims that Washington supports his interpretation of the requirements for renewed negotiations...
...significant portion of the departments staff was unable to quell tensions between Phelan and the department’s staff or to solve the administrative problems. Phelan’s prolongued absences from campus and her negative attitude towards the administration and some of her colleagues surely intensified the discord both within the department and with the Faculty. Phelan’s actions were disrespectful and unbecoming of the chair, and they compromised the ability of the VES department to implement her vision...
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...