Word: dismalness
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...Around the Yard, flowers are a budding commodity as well. Erica B. Richey ’10 lamented the recent demise of the array of orchids that had previously adorned her desk in Matthews. “Flowers make me think of sunshine in the midst of this dismal fall and the impending winter. When you buy flowers, it’s like treating yourself,” she said, pointing to the vacant area where the orchids once bloomed. Rachel Singh ’10 said she has a cactus because it’s easy to take care...
...Folding Newspapers Michael Kinsley's piece on the apparently dismal future of the newspaper industry made some valid arguments about the value of traditional journalism [Oct. 2]. Kinsley's attempt, however, to place most of the blame for newspapers' decreasing readership on the Internet and bloggers-whom he characterized as "some acned 12-year-old in his parents' basement recycling rumors"-is simply ridiculous. Kinsley's hyperbolic criticism confirms many of the reasons for the general distrust of mainstream media. Kristine F. Collins Providence, Rhode Island...
This is no less true in Massachusetts than other states. But if Bay State voters are tired of voting for a Democrat or Republican, or if they feel that the candidates in a particular year do not particularly match their own views, then they are left with a dismal decision: a Democrat or Republican that they moderately support, or a third-party candidate whom they enthusiastically support but who does not stand a chance of being elected. And if they do opt to vote symbolically for the third party, there is a chance that doing so will help elect their...
Perhaps most distressing for a German brand is VW's dismal reputation for quality. VWs still handle crisply and feature the sharpest interiors in their price category, but owners complain about everything from puny cup holders to noisy brakes. Consumer Reports does not recommend any VWs, while J.D. Power ranks VW 35th out of 37 nameplates in its latest survey of initial vehicle quality. VW representatives point out that the company's scores are improving, which is true. But so are almost everyone else's. "Shame on us that we haven't moved up the rankings," says Hallmark...
...added. “I think it could have gone either way.” The loss dropped Harvard back below the .500 mark in Ivy play with just two games remaining—against the bottom teams in the Ivies, Colombia and Dartmouth, who have combined for a dismal record of 2-8. To beat them, Harvard must continue to grow. In recent weeks, the Crimson has started to more effectively move the ball from the midfield up to the forwards. If all goes well for Harvard, the team will continue its progress and close out the season with...