Word: notionalism
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...resurrection for me," Passard says. In seeking to define "the first vegetable haute cuisine," Passard has since created such signature dishes as beetroot in croûte de sel and onion flambé with pears and praline sauce. But perhaps his greatest contribution to French cuisine has been the notion of the grand-cru vegetable. "Like a wine with its label detailing the region, vintage and winemaker," he says, "today, a carrot needs to have its passport, its provenance, and above all, a savoir faire behind it." Passard's obsession seems to be catching: beef may still be a regular...
...only tactic Harvard is using for its students to combat the epidemic. UHS issued a written announcement on its Web site yesterday that provided helpful hints for students to stay healthy. The bulletin also included information to dispel false rumors regarding swine flu, such as the notion that eating pork products could lead to an infection. In the event that a case of the virus does arise on campus, Rosenthal said he is confident in UHS preparations. “The University had been working on an emergency plan for some time. We have a pandemic flu plan, a crisis...
...good as it is in the U.S. The fact that as recently as 2004, terrorists could kill more than 170 people on the Madrid commuter railroad system is an extraordinary reminder that some parts of the social and business infrastructure in the developed world are still terribly vulnerable. The notion that terrorists could attack commuter trains going in or out of New York City is imaginable and, perhaps even possible. (Read a TIME story on 5 years after the Madrid bombing...
...notion that individuals have a right to a home is somehow strangely absent,” she said...
...very concept of the UN is predicated on the notion that as many nations as possible will participate and support it. By choosing to be absent from the conference, the U.S. forfeited the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to an international effort to deal with a very serious issue that many countries must address. Instead, the conference was dominated by a man who is clearly the very opposite of tolerance and open-mindedness...