Word: givese
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Sometimes, the city’s offerings become overwhelming, and it is at times like these that a distinct simplicity of statement affirms the worth of being surrounded by such artistic and historic treasures. Ezra Pound’s grave, lying in San Michele Cemetery, is one such visual relief...
Perhaps it is just the act of getting out of the immediate city, or the blast of fresh air that one gets due to the traverse across to the tiny island, but Pound’s plaque gives a profound sense of relief. Maybe it is the sheer lack of...
Some see another way to harness the energy of the youth movement. Ruth Kattumuri, a co-director of the Asia Research Center at the London School of Economics, encourages Western Tamil youth to promote peace and development in Sri Lanka, including creating more opportunities for Tamils by teaching them skills...
But will Sotomayor sway Kennedy? Goldstein is skeptical when it comes to discrimination issues, pointing out that Kennedy has never sided against the government in a discrimination case. And Sotomayor will not be the only minority member on the court. "Justice Thomas gives him cover to be against affirmative action...
The 2002 coup attempt in Venezuela - which failed when a popular counteruprising compelled the military to restore Chávez to power - was a reflection of the region's new upper- and middle-class fear. But the Honduran coup seems more troubling because it feels more archaic. And that gives...