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...orchestra’s accompaniment. Rich and full in sound, each individual note seemed to weigh down the phrases, pushing against the natural flow of the musical lines. Despite the soprano’s heavy phrases, Hangen, was able to control the piece’s flow and ebb and give the music a sense of direction. Though the ensemble was a bit messy at the song’s end, the finale elicited warm applause and a few whistles of admiration before the lights were turned on for intermission. The second half of the concert began with a concerto...
...brief break from advising Barack Obama's campaign, believes it offers Brown's best hope for survival. "If there's going to be a comeback, it will be through managing the current economic crisis," says Greenberg. Pressed to name leaders who have rebounded from such a low ebb, Greenberg cited Margaret Thatcher, who was widely unpopular until she dispatched British troops to win back the Falkland Islands from Argentina. "What Gordon needs is a small war," he joked. There are none in sight, but - odd though it may sound - economic woes may yet give him some respite from the mutiny...
...place. Saakashvili miscalculated that the U.S. and the rest of Europe would support his action and come to his defense. His subsequent rhetoric was aggravating, which provoked the Russians and produced natural consequences. German Chancellor Angela Merkel played second fiddle to him. Her popularity is at a very low ebb in Germany. Saakashvili should follow President Musharraf and tender his resignation before things get hotter in the region. Henry Assen, BRUSSELS...
...long mission to procure just the right Blackberry for her boss. As we paused to exchange complaints on interning duties and made plans that did not revolve around Harvard Square’s amenities, it was evident that New York can never entirely swallow you. In fact, the hurried ebb and flow of the great city’s life encases those “home” moments with even greater significance...
...local hardliners' reliance on Belgrade could backfire, though: The power of hard-line Serb nationalists in the Serb capital has begun to ebb. National elections in early May were won by pro-Western moderates, who may begin to withdraw support from hardliners in the town. At least, that is what Western diplomats who want to unite Kosovo and end the stand-off in Mitrovica are hoping...