Word: pursuits
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...like she loves Caden. But by then, Caden is so swallowed up by his role as the director that he effectively barks dramatic criticism at Noonan’s corpse. It’s more than a tragedy—it’s a tragedy in tragic pursuit of itself. Every layer of the film is so kaleidoscopic and thoroughly disorienting as to constitute an experience totally unlike any other in contemporary mainstream American film.But there’s more at work in “Synecdoche” than can be readily explained. Beyond the Brechtian overtones...
...though much literature from the overzealous 60s is best left forgotten, Gibran’s work remains relevant. Not only do his images retain poetic power at face value, but they also reveal a man striving to find a balance between two very different worlds. This is a pursuit perhaps more important today than at any other time, be that Gibran’s day or the era of the hippies. —Staff writer Anna I. Polonyi can be reached at apolonyi@fas.harvard.edu...
...Congress representing a portion of Chicago and who serves as the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House. Even some members of his own party (including members of the black and Latino caucuses) bear no affection for him, especially those who feel he has run roughshod over their prerogatives in pursuit of some greater goal - like wresting control of the House from the Republicans in 2006, a project Emanuel spearheaded. Others simply fear him. But few people who know and have dealt with Emanuel are not greatly impressed by his energy, intellect and sheer will. "It shows Obama is serious about...
...credit crisis on soup kitchens and non-profit organizations, explained referenda on the ballot yesterday, and offered a heroin addict’s perspective on recovery. These voices define Spare Change as a cultural institution unique to Harvard Square—an area long known for its pursuit of truth. Through many state, federal, and local administrations and their efforts to eradicate poverty, Spare Change has remained as a bellwether for homeless people. No matter the cost, members of the Harvard Square community should unite to ensure its survival. All it takes is a little spare change...
...idea that Islam operates outside of reason is still a point of contention. "This is a gross oversimplification and misreading of Islamic tradition," says Kalin. Other religions also require an absolute devotion to their god, he insists, and Islam's cultural history has been greatly influenced by the pursuit of reason. Despite that difference, he says the fact that Benedict "takes his theology seriously" is a key to finder a deeper understanding...