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...Jews and Arabs may battle over land and religion, but according to these stand-up comics, they share the same kind of self-deprecating humor. In a serious vein, Campbell says, "Downtrodden ethnic groups have a history of humor, and it seems to come out of that tragic experience. Certainly, the Palestinians have lots to talk about in that respect - as do the Jews." Freeman adds with a grin, "Well, Jews have self-deprecating humor and Arab-deprecating humor...
...case that took the lives of seven people. Robert Tarver was convicted for the murder of a white businessman. According to the film’s producers, the film is meant to highlight a bias in the American legal system with respect to prosecuting and executing minorities convicted of serious crimes. “We can’t tell you to sit back and enjoy the film, but we can tell you to sit back and think,” said co-producer Jim Lopes ’74 before the film. Hobley was exonerated in 2002 after evidence...
...these advantages are making the bikes a hot product overseas. In Japan and Europe, they're in evidence everywhere, not just as a concession to congested urban living but also a mark of eco-chic and serious style, one even featured in Vogue...
...Last King of Scotland”While big stars like Will and Leo will draw plenty of red carpet attention, the real race lies between two performances in much smaller films. O’Toole, who received a lifetime-achievement Oscar but has never won for a performance, collected serious kudos for the early-May-late-December-romance dramedy “Venus.” However, his lack of attendance at the Globes and SAG awards could hurt his chances, as the Academy often rewards those who show up. Whitaker, a character actor who first broke onto the scene...
...writer makes a dollar a book,” adds Emily K. Vasiliauskas ’07, a poet and one of two Harvard 2007 Marshall Scholarship recipients. Clearly, the audience for poetry isn’t what it used to be.Yet, despite apathy and lack of appreciation of serious poetry among the general populace, Harvard is home to an unusually large number of aspiring poets, and Harvard graduates stud the canon of star poets.Those involved in the creative writing community at Harvard agree that they live in a uniquely vibrant, creative and stimulating environment. STYLES AND INTENTIONS?...