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...first moments hint at the high level of invention and energy sustained throughout the show. Watson's grimacing Guildenstern flips his coins from every conceivable angle and contorted stance, while Gelber's Rosencrantz picks up the coins with a flat unquestioning "Heads." In this way, each quickly establishes a distinct personality for his character; the contrast adds spark to their rapid-fire repartee...
Imagine for a moment that all of humanity is divided into two distinct groups: the Cynics and the Believers...
Kaiser's memories are a little more distinct. "I drove on him, and I beat him," he said. "That was the highlight of the game...
Mathematical modeling of political behavior takes a more scientific approach than traditional political science, and it is still somewhat controversial. It is distinct from quantitative political science--modeling is concerned mostly with the logical flow of ideas, whereas quantitative political science is concerned mostly with statistical relationships...
...writes that American history and traditions have given the country's colleges several distinct advantages over those of other nations. First, they enjoy "a remarkable freedom from government control. Universities on the continent were formed under state charters and are funded almost exclusively from public coffers...