Word: elements
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Franzen, who himself lived and worked at Harvard in the seismology lab, is definitely writing in his element. He captures the age of the nineties with its many different faces. What initially seems like a politically correct analysis of the ailments of society turns out to be a subtle joke on political correctness and a lesson for all: The world doesn't fit into the stereotypes so loosely applied these days. More often than not, people and issues reside in a gray area. Full of strong motions and emotions, Franzen's novel will send a few ripples your...
Calling hate speech statutes "generally unnecessary," Meese said, "There are adequate means [for the courts] to deal with the act itself without having to predicate an element of the crime on the content...
...they are very tough for women who lack sufficient strength. One difference between watching on TV and seeing a competition is that at rinkside, spectators see all 20-odd contenders, not just the top handful. Among the lower rankings the number of falls is shocking. "There's a big element of risk," says Don Laws, who coached Scott Hamilton and knows that you cannot hold back and win. "They're not out there doing 60% in a polished way. They're doing 100% of their capability, and it's not quite under their belts...
...note with an idea that seems close to Tharp. The last duet, she announces, is based on the principle of isometrics, "two equal forces from opposite directions . . . that combats earthquakes and other slippage." In the end she concludes, "If you're speaking of love, you really must include the element of uncertainty -- and perhaps it's best approached as the art of constant maintenance." That is sobering counsel for would-be participants in the sexual game, but it applies to choreographers as well. Tharp's current troupe is mostly new to her work, and it is heartening to see them...
After New York City, Tharp's troupe will tour in Japan. Then comes a movie musical with James Brooks (Terms of Endearment). What next for the choreographer and her flock? Well, in addition to constant maintenance, there is also that element of uncertainty. Tharp seems to thrive...