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Given the headaches, Iranians should probably forgo spectacular weddings and hold quiet ceremonies instead. But in a culture where displays of wealth are crucial, parents usually insist on grander events. One sign of this commitment to excess: it is common for parents to circulate DVDs of their children's weddings, so friends and family can view the lamb-on-a-spit from every angle. As the mother of my recently married friend put it, "Weddings are for the community, and if the laws get in the way, not having a party is not the answer...
Readdressing the most explosive controversy of his tenure as University president, Lawrence H. Summers said yesterday that his January 2005 speech on women in science was, “in retrospect, an act of spectacular imprudence...
...menu, and the baristas improvise like jazz musicians, creating mind-blowing harmonies with their ingredients. The only way to check out the wine and cava is by scanning the bottles that line the walls. The collection is impressive - wine being, after all, preserved grape juice, the most spectacular conserve of all. Who says fresh is best...
...Bach Suite” also provided one of the most spectacular performances of the night. Not only did Larissa D. Koch ’08 contribute an absolutely exquisite choreography, but the dancers also delivered an equally enchanting performance...
...pairing of Lauren E. Chin ’08 and Joanna R. Binney ’08 was visually stunning, with stellar turns, impressive footwork, and great unison. With this perfect choreography, excellent execution, and beautiful costumes, “Bach Suite” was the most spectacular performance of the night...