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...monstrous papier maché mole that is suspended over the stage for the duration of the performance to a flaming-red lobster, remote controlled, the production’s staging provides an extra layer of madness to complement the actors’ efforts. While the props fit this manic mood, the sound accompaniment—mostly composed of indie rock acts like The Antlers—often feels overwrought. Tunes like The Antlers’ “Bear,” whose lyrics chronicle the effects of an abortion on a couple’s relationship, make...
...Obama's trip is meant to reassert American influence in the region, the President will also be mindful of Beijing's mood. China was one of the few nations where Bush was genuinely popular, and Obama has had a tough time matching his predecessor's success. In recent weeks China has attacked Obama for approving arms sales to Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province, and meeting with the Dalai Lama, whom Beijing accuses of masterminding a secessionist movement in Tibet. "The responsibility for the serious disruption in U.S.-China ties does not lie with China but with...
...Dagenham's decline is emblematic of the ebbing of Britain's manufacturing prowess - and the way in which shifts in the global economy can strip a place of jobs like a hurricane takes leaves off a tree - then its main street captures a national mood of hopelessness and anger. All of Britain is in a deep funk: although its economy is finally growing after a prolonged recession, that growth is so tender that many fear it will shrivel and give way to a second, deeper contraction. Britons are downcast, their politicians discredited. In one of the world's oldest democracies...
...Before a log fire, diners swap stories about recently visited castles, or that nasty bunker on St. Andrews' 17th hole. The convivial mood extends to eight welcoming rooms in which you're encouraged to stay the night. Making this a good idea is the comically excessive amount of wine served with the evening's tasting menu. The aftermath of six brimming glasses will definitely add to the shock of leaving this gem the following morning to do battle once more with those elemental golf courses along the coast...
...week-long break from classes is nearly guaranteed to lighten the mood of Harvard students. The fickle, Maryland winds that accompanied the Crimson sailing team’s during the three weekend regattas provided a welcome boost to the morale of the coed squad but only produced vexation for the women’s team...