Word: mind
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Something about Henri Matisse always brings to mind the famous line from André Gide: "Do not understand me too quickly." Isn't that what we so often do with Matisse? We rush to indulge in the pleasures his art provides without coming to grips with its complexities. Compared with the Cubist-period work of his near contemporary Picasso - one picture after another that can be like a cheese grater for the eyes - even the most recondite Matisse is pretty beguiling. All those canvases flush with rose pink and aqua, filled with dancers and flowers and fruit - it's hard...
Instrumental in developing Wide World of Sports in the nascent years of ABC Sports, Chet later headed NBC Sports and had a guiding hand in numerous technical innovations, such as the use of instant replay. And, again with the fan in mind and at heart, he hired a Koufax, a Kubek, and several other great sports names as commentators. With two networks behind him, Chet then went to ESPN, becoming the 24-hour sports channel's first president in 1979. "What lies ahead for cable television is incalculable," he said. How right...
...illness that requires specific supports for the student to succeed in an academic environment. I am one such student—diagnosed with mental illness, including anxiety and ADHD, I have trouble concentrating in class as well as during exams. The simple act of someone coughing can send my mind into the abyss, causing myself to lose focus for an indefinite amount of time...
...really sure what we can do,†Cohen said. “I wish there was some switch we could just flip on, but I think that if we just stay more focused and keep our goals for the season in mind, we’ll be fine...
...This is our fifth year of doing this, and the event is institutionalized now,†Travia said. “We had a full court press with advertising, but in my mind, word of mouth is what really works...