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...semester, my father mentioned this bizarre theory he had about Hamlet. His theory was that the lead player was hired by Horatio to play the role of Hamlet’s father’s ghost, under the assumption that Hamlet would hear the ghost, kill Claudius, take the throne and take Horatio as his advisor, which is what he originally wanted. The only evidence he had for this theory was that Horatio is the only character that lives in the end. It’s a horrible, horrible theory, and I don’t believe...
Jordan held basketball’s throne for an entire decade, and was the leader of a dynasty, a term that will probably be forgotten with the roller coaster that is the NBA at present time...
...centrality of Jerusalem in Muslim spirituality is apparent in the story of Muhammad's mystical Night Journey to Jerusalem. Muslim texts make it clear that this was not a physical experience but a visionary one (not dissimilar to the heavenly visions of the Jewish Throne Mystics at this time). One night Muhammad was conveyed miraculously from the Kabah to Jerusalem's Temple Mount. There he was welcomed by all the great prophets of the past before ascending through the seven heavens. On his way up he sought the advice of Moses, Aaron, Enoch, Jesus, John the Baptist and Abraham before...
...postmodern spin on the traditional sword-and-sandal epic, Russell Crowe stars as Roger Clemens, a Yankee pitcher who has completely lost his mind. He now believes that he is Rogerius Clemensius, heir to the Roman throne, and has been cheated out of succession by Mets catcher Mike Piazza. Armed with nothing but a 98 m.p.h. fastball and a fragment of a broken bat, he vows to exact revenge. Both drama and hilarity ensue...
Until now. Though many past vice presidents bemoaned their lack of power and responsibility, Cheney does not suffer from such problems. In fact, some say he is even too powerful, the power behind the throne. There is no doubt about it. Though angioplasties are becoming as important on his daily schedule as, say, lunch, Cheney is poised to become the most powerful, influential and involved vice president in history. How did this happen? First, he's got the trust of his boss by virtue of being a close family friend. The Bushes know the Cheneys very well, and this relationship...