Word: smoothed
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Jack’s pessimism. However, anger arises when Jill violates rule number one—be honest. While this predictable film may have a few cringe-worthy moments, director Vanessa Parise ’93 adds stylistic touches with her crafty camera work. Split-screen frames and smooth transitions are evidence of Parise’s creativity. Nevertheless, no amount of artistic flair can rescue the film from a handful of unnecessary and downright nonsensical scenes—such as a slap fight between Jack and his best friend, a moment that’s neither humorous nor important...
...that the Bright Hockey Center is as good a proving ground as any for a budding hockey player. Unlike other sports for which the Ivy League marker might provide an extra obstacle for an athlete to overcome, the caliber of Harvard’s hockey program permits a smooth transition to professional leagues.A testament to this is the professional prospects of Jon Pelle and Alex Meintel, who according to MacDonald are exploring playing in Europe.“You’re definitely not missing anything by coming here,” Taylor asserts. “You have great...
...March. At that time, the spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, Qin Gang, said that "any act to disrupt the Olympic torch relay is shameful and unpopular." He also warned "that competent authorities in countries through which the torch relay will pass have the obligation to ensure a smooth relay." Chinese officials, one presumes, are less than impressed with the efficacy of French and British security officials...
...before serving it. The company has the guts to call it the Best Butter on Earth, and at 83% butterfat, it is deeply creamy, almost more like cheese than butter. And Manicardi's 25-year-old balsamic vinegar, $145 for a 100-mL bottle, was so sweet, thick and smooth that it finally made me understand what all those other balsamics have been going for. I drizzled it over ice cream and felt like a mean rich kid in an '80s movie...
...course, every change that Starbucks has made over the past few years--automated espresso machines, preground coffee, drive-throughs, fewer soft chairs and less carpeting--was made for a reason: to smooth operations or boost sales, two inescapable goals for a publicly traded company. Those may have been the right choices at the time, Schultz wrote, but together they ultimately diluted the coffee-centric experience. "We want to have the courage to do the things that support the core purpose and the reason for being and not veer off and get caught up in chasing revenue, because long-term value...