Word: exists
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...most refreshing part of the film is the subtle use of special effects to bring the toys in the store to life. And while the toys themselves aren’t outrageously original or imaginative (in fact, the film features several commercial toys that already exist) they add a quiet charm to the film’s colorful construction. A guest appearance by Kermit the Frog, who visits the store for some shopping, also serves as one of the more exciting scenes—a bittersweet triumph that speaks to the film’s overall lack of creativity...
...research so far is provocative but limited. "It's hard to get grants for a disorder that doesn't exist," laments Miller, whose recent book, Sensational Kids, offers a guide to both research and treatment. Many studies are flawed by vague criteria for identifying the condition, samples that include kids with other disorders, and an utter lack of standardized treatment...
...professor of cognition and education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the event took the form of a conversation between Gardner and d’Amboise, interspersed with performance elements.Gardner, who is best known for his theory of multiple intelligences—the idea that there exist different kinds of human intelligence, including bodily, musical, linguistic, and spatial—said he hopes that the series will provide glimpses of how different creative minds work.“I’ve had the privilege over the years of exploring and trying to understand some of the most extraordinary...
...would be commendable in other circumstances. The real issue—and the only one actually up for debate—is whether or not the boxes constitute political messaging. They did, and removing the boxes was therefore a necessary decision. The laws against political messages in polling places exist because the presence of any sort of advertising could unduly influence voters and disrupt the integrity of an election. Although the boxes were labeled to support the troops, it is simply a fact that, given the current situation, “the troops” are inextricably associated with...
...levels of work,” said MBTA spokeswoman Lydia M. Rivera, who added that the transit authority has been testing the system among its employees. Rivera said that the users in the initial, limited launch were signed up on a first-come, first-served basis. Similar programs exist in New York City and Washington, D.C. Jose A. Gomez-Ibanez, professor and chairman of the faculty at the Graduate School of Design, calls the new program a “great idea.” “This has to be an improvement, as long as the information...