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...brings them together; the record blends in remarkably well with the fabric of his career. Even first listeners of Sondre Lerche will find that there’s something immediately recognizable about him; his lyrical simplicity and warm vocals provide an inviting quality. This may draw criticism for lack of innovation, but as in the best pop music, catchy melodies and lush harmonies are always rewarding. What makes Sondre Lerche’s work—including “Heartbeat Radio”— stand out amongst other immediately enjoyable pop music, is its deceptive simplicity. Lerche...
Both in terms of volunteerism and this idea of kind of civic consumerism, our polls show that there has been a - for lack of a better term, kind of Obama effect - that includes both of you - and that in some ways you started talking about, early on, this very American idea of doing well by doing good: green industry, the idea that principles and progress are not mutually exclusive. In some way, you've both been an endorsement of this and a beneficiary of it. The President: Our campaign was an example...
...doing everything that is within our power to affect good outcomes, and then expect responsibility from all our institutions - government, business, non-for-profit sector - then I think that's a pretty good recipe for the continued success of the American experiment. And when people see a lack of responsibility - it's part of the reason why people are furious about the bank bailouts - then they feel betrayed, particularly when they're acting responsibly in their own lives...
...best of me when listening to the President's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill," the statement said. "While I disagree with the President's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the president for this lack of civility." Wilson later called White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who accepted the apology on behalf of the President...
...everything from the quality of the education, to lack of student services, to dingy student accommodation, to not being paid the correct hourly rate," Unni says. Pawan Luthra, chief executive of the local Indian community newspaper, Indian Link, agrees. "If even 0.1% of the $15 billion or so earned by Australia from the sector had been invested in safeguards and [better conditions], this situation would not have occurred ... Coal and iron are commodities, but these are human beings, with feelings and emotions. They need to be protected...