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...latest tome, but was unsuccessful in the effort.The introduction to Finkelstein’s book includes comments on the alleged plagiarism in Dershowitz’s 2003 book “The Case for Israel,” which Finkelstein contends is “among the most spectacular academic frauds ever published on the Israel-Palestine conflict.”Finkelstein’s appearance on campus—sponsored by Justice for Palestine (JFP), a pro-Palestinian group at Harvard Law School—has prompted some controversy since it was announced last month. Dershowitz called JFP?...
...have a long-standing hatred of Penn,” co-captain Elizabeth Blotky said. “Everyone always gets fired up to play Penn, but this year, we just couldn’t get it done.” In a contest featuring spectacular defensive plays and extended rallies, Harvard gave the Quakers (8-12, 5-4) some trouble but failed to win any games. The Penn defense stonewalled the Crimson attack. Posting 10.5 team blocks and recording 87 digs, the Quakers held Harvard to a meager .098 hitting percentage. “[Penn] had a really strong...
...Although your write-up of Mirza was brief, it was still interesting and informative. The sudden rise of this 18-year-old Muslim on the world's tennis circuit has made her a household name not only in India but in Pakistan as well. In fact, the spectacular success of Mirza in so short a time has made the entire Muslim world proud of her. We all wish her more success in the years to come. Rafat Mahmood Ansari Islamabad...
...Bachchan's Triumph Alex Perry's article on Indian film superstar Amitabh Bachchan was a treat for all his fans [Oct. 3]. Although he is the face of Indian cinema to millions of people, Bachchan's entry into filmdom was not spectacular, as he made a series of flops before his first hit, Zanjeer. His perseverance and persistence paid off finally once his professionalism came to the fore. Even when the media were hell-bent on finishing off his career each time a movie bombed, he resurfaced and confounded his detractors. Most Indians admire Bachchan not just for his talent...
...agree with most of them—especially the last.“Thriller” is a masterpiece of pop songcraft, compliments of Rod Temperton’s songwriting and Quincy Jones’s legendary production. And the video’s creature effects are spectacular: Jon Landis, the director of “An American Werewolf in London,” helmed the shoot, and brought his horror film expertise to the production.The unrelentingly long video, however, begins as a pastiche of ’50s era teen melodramas: a varsity-jacketed Michael professes his eternal love...