Word: spirits
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...department. Honig would have updated the department to the methods of contemporary political thought and feminist theory in her work on issues such as subjectivity, legitimacy and identity. Berkowitz, following in the footsteps of his much-maligned conservative comrade Harvey C. Mansfield, Jr. '53, would have maintained the living spirit of Plato and Aristotle in political discourse. If President Rudenstine were truly committed to diversity, he would have overlooked the internecine political dissension in the department rather than the candidates themselves in making these tenure decisions. There is a pressing need both for more female Faculty members...
...very spirit-boosting," senior Kay Lee said. "It was this idea of breaking a barrier. If we concentrated on what we were doing, we could break through...
...producing a millennial extravaganza for abc and thus knows whereof he speaks. "But," Halmi continues, "just try to make a reservation for New Year's Eve 1999 at any of the landmark restaurants around the world. It's sold out. So obviously the hype works." In that spirit, ABC asked Halmi, the chairman of Hallmark Entertainment, to come up with something about "what the year 2000 means." A tough question, so Halmi has passed the buck to 10 of America's leading playwrights--John Guare, Larry Gelbart, David Mamet, Steve Martin, Elaine May, Terrence McNally, Arthur Miller, Neil Simon, Wendy...
...last piece was one of Alvin Ailey's acknowledged masterpieces, "Revelations," which Ailey created in 1960. The piece is a combination of his inspirational memories of Texas--the blues, gospel, and spirituals--and it reflects both the joy and sorrow of the human spirit. Divided into three separate sections, Pilgrim of Sorrow, Take me to the Water and Move, Members, Move, each section reflected a different aspect of the soul...
...1/2-acre paddock at Three Chimneys Farm and, after a morning gallop, is ready for his first mare of the day. This year he's booked with 65--he breeds twice daily from February through June. The mares' owners hope he'll pass on his winning ways and invincible spirit, as he has already to progeny Cigar and this year's Derby hopeful Pulpit. In the afternoon Slew's a show horse: thousands of people visit him each year, and the champion savors the attention. "He's tough," says farm manager Dan Rosenberg, "but kind, and he'll do anything...