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...center-left for its failure to respond to the country's needs under Romano Prodi, whose less than two years in office now amount to a brief interregnum bracketed by Berlusconi. But the 71-year-old center-right leader must overcome Italians' deep-seated doubts that any politician can kick the country into gear...
...they underestimate the power of the “psychological immune system.” In a dangerous or embarrassing situation, the human mind retreats into rationality, allowing those involved to move past the event and return to former levels of happiness. Because this psychological immune system does not kick in until necessary, people predict more dramatic changes in their happiness levels than actually occur...
...handsomely.“Dark Leaves Form a Thread,” the most immediately catchy song on the album, sounds like a ragged collaboration of Guided By Voices and New Order. The crashing drums and singing guitar build until Bejar shouts the triumphant title line, then the synths kick in and the tune floats gloriously thereafter. His declarations are typically bizarre (“So, should you still want me / You can find me down at the café / A little bit too busy being served / Sworn enemy of the waitresses there”) but here it works, lending...
...actor, great guy, fun guy, but an intense guy when necessary... His films have been such a big part of my imagination.” Despite the differences between Sturgess and his character, the actor felt a kinship with the role of Ben. “He needs a kick-start to think outside of the box and not live in a safe environment, which is so easy for all of us to do. And I think acting is what stops me from doing that,” he said. Like Ben, Sturgess sees risk-taking as crucial...
...wasn’t the only thing shining in Houston, as the Harvard track and field team posted several bests and firsts at the Texas Southern Relays and the Victor Lopez Bayou Classic to kick off the 2008 spring season.“We brought a much larger contingent this year,” co-captain Molly Boyle said. “We had great weather the whole time and we were able to do really well.”Having finished strong in the indoor season, the Crimson looks to carry that momentum to the outdoors. Both squads have...