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...Already, even under the relatively narrow Core, Harvard graduates share little as far as common academic experiences or familiarity with the same body of knowledge and literature that once distinguished those with a university education. The Greek and Roman classics, and the modern canon of “great books” of literature and philosophy, once occupied much of the intellectual experiences of Harvard students—presumably because the study of such works imparted knowledge of the virtues, and made men’s minds “liberal” in the original sense, not slavish...
...Alperon brothers, say police, were feuding with at least four gang families. "They are the most primitive type," says Menachem Amir, a respected Israeli criminologist. "They specialize in violence and extortion. You'd find men like them in the Roman markets of antiquity. Nothing's changed." They weren't quite 007 villains: they fought pitched battles over who would control the $50 million market in recycled plastic bottles...
...this she seems to encapsulate the recent history of French cinema. Whether it's an intense drama like I've Loved You So Long or a clever thriller like Roman de Gare, there comes a moment when most of the cast settles down to a lovingly appreciated (and photographed) feast - steam rising from the main dishes, tempting odors almost palpable in the theater. Ooh la la has been transformed into a long, envious ooh as we watch the cast dig in. In these films, even quick bites in a café or bistro can sometimes make the moviegoer's mouth...
...profound identification. In his foreword, Scorsese acknowledges that Ebert closely shares his love of film, his religious roots, and his moralistic worldview. Ebert picks up on that theme in his introduction: "We were born five months apart in 1942 ... We were children of working-class parents ... We attended Roman Catholic schools ... We memorized the Latin of the Mass ... We went to the movies all the time...
...it’s a Delphic. They’re all Delphics.” To always have a relevant conversation topic, bring along a talisman related to the club’s storied past. Grave robbing is encouraged. When conversation fails, take the initiative to start a Greco-Roman wrestling tournament. But bring your own oil, (Bilotti found that out the hard way). On the other hand, you could try a pie-eating contest. Only bring enough pies for yourself, so that the focus can be all on you. Next comes the date event (and if you play your...