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Tocqueville once wrote, in reference to the danger of America’s non-authoritarian, self-governing society, “Once an idea has taken hold of the American people’s minds, whether it’s a just one or an unreasonable one, nothing is more difficult than to uproot it.” One could say Harvard Professor Leo Damrosch faces this challenge in writing “Toqueville’s Discovery of America.” In his new book, Damrosch is attempting to remedy the general American conception of Tocqueville through...
...them,” she says. “We stop the action for the main couple to have a truly emotional moment, but then as soon as the scene is over we are right back into the action. We don’t want [the emotions] to hold down the comedy...
...have to worry about having...spaces open in which to hold these events,” he said. “Are we going to be able to reserve rooms...
Despite their increasingly complex lives, both Stirratt and Cline hold a special place in their schedules and hearts for Wilco. When asked about their favorite songs, both thought hard for a few seconds before responding. Stirratt chose “She’s a Jar” from the group’s 1999 album, “Summerteeth,” explaining, “There have been a few really magical moments when you finish a take and just know it’s good before you hear it. That was one of those moments...
...spell has also sparked controversy within China with regard to whether or not the Dai people should hold Songkran, the New Year's festival celebrated in parts of East and Southeast Asia, in which lively water-splashing is a prominent feature. Duan Jinhua, head of the information office in Yunnan's Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, announced that the fete would not be canceled, but that the sprinkling spree would be cut down from five hours to two. The government of the Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture, on the other hand, has decided to cancel official festivities and leave citizens...