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Without their mother, of course, there is good reason to worry about what will become of the young princes. William, initially so bubbly and mischievous he was dubbed "His Naughtiness," has plainly hit adolescence, towering above his father, and is considered the sensitive one, a "deep thinker," as Diana called him. During his parents' separation and divorce, he took on the role of his mother's protector, reportedly slipping tissues under her door when he heard her crying. He is said to have suggested the charity auction of her frocks last June. He also developed an early aversion...
When we think of George Bernard Shaw, the first qualities that come to mind are a brilliant comic gift and an incisive, yet essentially kindly eye for social satire. It is sometimes difficult to remember that the playwright was also a serious thinker with serious, if now some what outmoded, philosophical ideas that he incorporated in many of his major plays. In this vein, a particularly successful fusion of comedy and philosophy is "Man and Superman," now enjoying a lively and stylish presentation at the American Repertory Theatre...
...capital," he says. "Getting the chance to be its conductor is an honor and a treat." Managing editor Walter Isaacson is not so modest about the promotion. "Duffy is a true great," he says. "He's a great reporter, a great writer, a great worker, a great thinker and a great human being." Hiring him may be the best mistake we ever made...
This sort of closed-minded thinker, whose bigotry often offends many liberals, would likely be attracted to the conservative camp, and I believe that many people automatically associate this mindset with all conservatives. This association is far from accurate, however, and I would assert that there are far more Republicans who are conservative from conviction--and lack any strong sentiment against people different from themselves--rather than from fear. I find racial bigotry or intolerance of alternative lifestyles offensive, but I also recognize that students such as Melissa Langsam are by no means necessarily bigots, and I think...
...incompetence. We wonder, what the hell was he thinking? Maybe he felt that his instructions to actually deliver the envelopes were misguided. So, he exercised some independent thought and decided to toss them on the ground like trash. Bravo. We at Dartboard encourage the University to promote this creative thinker...