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...designed to broaden classical music’s audience. The premise of the series, Zander said in an opening speech, is that “everyone loves classical music—some just haven’t found out about it yet.”Zander was charming and eager to show the audience (including over 400 students, mostly from other colleges) how to receive the music. “We are about to embark on an amazing journey,” he said, smiling. “The way we know you get it—if your eyes...
...chafes under her father’s constant gaze. She resents his imposition and practice of the Chinese traditions that she has kept out of her apartment. Mr. Shi, fresh off the airplane, steps into a world unaffected by 9/11, where everyone he meets is friendly, kind, and eager to make conversation with a foreigner. Never is he met with a racist remark or uncharitable gesture. In fact, the only unkind words come from his own daughter. The man the audience meets is not the austere, reserved father who never talked about family problems that Yilan remembers from her childhood...
...Street Journal reported that the average American uses 8.6 squares of toilet paper per bathroom visit, for a total of roughly 57 squares a day. Charmin Ultra has 264 squares per roll, which translates to about 30 bathroom visits. So one Costco-size pack of toilet paper overarms the eager customer with enough toilet paper to absorb more than 1000 bathroom visits. That, says Steven Stoll, is just plain excessive. In “The Great Delusion: A Mad Inventor, Death in the Tropics, and the Utopian Origins of Economic Growth,” Stoll beseeches his readers...
...want to, together, to focus on leading by example, to work hard, and support each other.”Four years ago, Kendrick brought with her to Harvard numerous national accolades, with some even coming from her high school success at past Head of the Charles events.Both leaders are eager to bring the heavyweight crew into top form physically, but mentally, they also want to inject the team with enthusiasm and spirit. In the process, they hope to leave behind a strong team for years to come.“We want to bring an excitement about racing at this...
...Frederick’s eager grasp proved too rough for the ancient carving. Alcibiades’ crucial member broke off in his hand. Frederick eyed it with interest for a moment, then cast it aside with a curse. It was too small...