Word: strikingness
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Although there were reports that the U.S. had warned the British about the invasion ten days before the landing, British officials insist?and their U.S. counterparts agree?that they became convinced of the reality of the impending attack only on March 31, just two days before the assault, when there...
The Americans in the audience smiled at that: clearly an Obama voter. The notion that the U.S. might elect someone named Barack Obama seemed almost surreal to most of the Islamic delegation. But what was most striking was the overall sense of subdued despair after all the battles and outrages...
That this writers’ strike was irritatingly inconvenient for those of us not striking (who wanted to watch Lost, darn it!) only illustrates that screenwriters form some important thread in the fabric of American society. But, hopefully, this strike will serve as a reminder of the importance of communication...
Modern advances in technology have allowed artists to push the boundaries of art further than ever before. The old guard may question: Is photography Art? Are videos Art? What would these doubters think of an artist who combines both of those media? For over a decade, the Belgian artist David...
Indeed, many of Sarkozy's vaunted policy initiatives have so far fizzled. A package of tax reductions and credits passed into law last July has had little discernible impact on investment and jobs. Legislation that took hold in October allowing companies and workers to step around the legal 35-hour...