Word: fitful
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...housing that has been built doesn't fit the market any longer," says Berkus. Which is part of the reason that, even with so many existing homes sitting unsold, we keep building...
...wonderful, genuine, rare surprise. How were Pearl Jam able to recapture lost magic and acquire magic they never had? Part of the answer seems to be that Pearl Jam has never before been so at ease with themselves. On their early grunge albums, melodramatic tales of abuse and depression fit into a wider theme of anger at the vicissitudes of life. On “Riot Act” and “Pearl Jam,” their most overtly political albums, Eddie Vedder sounded like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders...
...Rights for Online Advertisers,” Edelman wrote in support of an advertiser’s right to: “Know where its ads are shown;” “Meaningful itemized billing;” “Use its data as it sees fit;” “Enjoy the fruits of its advertising campaigns;” and “Resolve disputes fairly and transparently.” To Edelman, many of these rights seem obvious, like itemized billing and knowing where ads are placed. Edelman likened the right...
...contributions is clear, but on “Island, IS,” Volcano Choir prove that they are indeed one cohesive band. The track centers on a mesmerizing guitar and synth riff, enforced by tropical and free-spirited percussion. Vernon’s impassioned harmonies and falsetto fit skillfully on top of the rhythmic loops. The light-heartedness of the instrumentation makes the pathos inherent in Vernon’s voice less grounded, resulting in a track that is simultaneously light and catchy yet deep and moving. The album emerges an intriguing and surprising experiment. Several of the songs...
...global - and often American - figures, such as Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Preceding Palin as top-of-the-bill speakers on Monday and Tuesday were the Harvard financial historian Niall Ferguson and Robert Fisk, a veteran British correspondent in the Middle East. "Our speakers do not fit a specific formula," says Wheeler. "We just want to present our forum with newsmakers, with people who think outside the box. We want to air their virgin views...