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...Prague in the years between the 1968 Soviet invasion and the "velvet revolution" of 1989. It's an exploration of political repression and commitment (with a typically Stoppardian digression into Sappho's poetry), but also a celebration of the rebel rock music that, in Stoppard's view, was as potent a force for revolution as Vaclav Havel's speeches. Scenes are punctuated with the sounds of groups like the Rolling Stones and the Plastic People of the Universe, a Czech band imprisoned during the Soviet crackdown--with a special nod to Syd Barrett, a founding member of Pink Floyd...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Elitist, Moi? | 10/25/2007 | See Source »

...best part about directing is the collaboration in communicating an idea to an audience. Working with such talented actors and designers makes the performance and overall theatrical experience so much stronger. It’s much more exciting to take an idea and to see it become more potent in the process of creation. An idea is better communicated when you have artists on board...

Author: By Katherine L. Miller, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SPOTLIGHT: Jeremy R. Steinemann '08 | 10/19/2007 | See Source »

Recent studies have proved that statins not only control lipids, but are also potent regulators of inflammation - a key cause of lung deterioration. That's what led Joel Schwartz, an epidemiologist studying pollution and lung function, to examine the effects of statins. He and his colleagues looked at data on 803 subjects involved in the ongoing Veterans Administration Normative Aging Study, all of whom had their lung function measured in so-called spirometer-based breathing tests between 1995 and 2005. "It's interesting that we saw such a big effect here," Schwartz says. The statin users showed half the rate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Heart Drugs May Help Lungs Too | 10/12/2007 | See Source »

...first experience in ‘Nam: he lies in bed with a prostitute who is “blowing smoke from her crotch while the jukebox in the next room played ‘Satisfaction’ by the Rolling Stones.” However, a few potent images cannot carry a novel like they can a short story. And that is the problem with the work: Johnson relies too much on images and respects plot too little. The plot is seemingly dormant throughout, nascent and budding but never fully developed. To attempt a summary is impossible. The book...

Author: By Sanders I. Bernstein, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: New Vietnam Novel Nothing But ‘Smoke’ and Mirrors | 10/12/2007 | See Source »

...allowed” a total of -13 rushing yards last week.Lafayette’s defensive performance against Columbia is indicative of its success all year. The Leopards lead the nation in points and yards allowed and have given up one passing touchdown.The Crimson counters with a potent offense that has averaged 24 points per game. Senior Chris Pizzotti, who is settling into the starting quarterback role after Liam O’Hagan was knocked out for the year, has established a solid rapport with his wide receivers.Both teams, however, have struggled to establish a consistent running game, something Harvard...

Author: By Lucas A. Paul, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Seeks Patriot League Redemption | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

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