Word: spite
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...spite of its modernity, the newly unveiled Barker Center sports an amazingly traditional look with large, carved wooden panels and classical palates reminiscent of the old Union...
Communist propaganda called this work "patriotic work." In spite of despicable living conditions, an incredible number of people gathered to work hand in hand. However, enthusiasm quickly subsided as a result of poor working conditions. The powerful songs of the brigadiers ("Rocks will fall, in the brigadier's work!") slowly died together with the abstract idea that their work was benefitting society...
...start-up capital. "You can tell he was depressed over the business stuff he's got into," says a colleague. "He always says, pleadingly, 'I'm only a film director!' But of course he's much more: studio owner, pop icon, a father, a mentor, a major mogul in spite of himself...
There are so many more issues I could touch upon, but there is only so much space. A disclaimer: Over the years, I have met many wonderful people here and received a good education in many areas. But those accomplishments generally occurred not because of, but in spite of, the Harvard bureaucracy. A modicum of compassion can go a long way at a University and a College this large...
Naturally, the fundraising scandals--the scandals in general--do affect us to a certain extent. Many Democrats I spoke with supported the President and Vice President, citing the historic fundraising advantage held by Republicans. In spite of the Democrats' shady fundraising tactics, Republicans still "out-raised" Democrats by a couple of hundred million dollars. We're proud of the fact that the rich fat cats (of this country) don't give our party as much money, but, as a result, it becomes necessary for Democrats to kick and scrape to approach the amount of cash the Republicans rake in. Fundraising...