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...squez arriving in Rome, Gauguin going native in Tahiti, Picasso setting off for the lights of Paris. Inevitably, though, no matter how far they go or how long they stay away, every artist's body of work reflects the tension between all the expeditions and the home turf where the journey began...
...most important thing I’ve learned during my time as a Harvard sports fan is that, while we might not be the best on the field, the ice, or the turf, we’re always the best in the stands. When we actually show up, that...
That's because the French political class is woefully out of touch with the populace, says Bayrou, adding that this malaise has seen French voters turf out the incumbents in every parliamentary election of the last 25 years. He lists further symptoms. Extreme-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen reached the second round of the 2002 presidential elections and is running strong now too. Jacques Chirac, the outgoing President, found common ground with his Socialist opponents to promote the proposed European constitution, which was nevertheless voted down in a May 2005 referendum by a huge majority. Strikes and riots regularly...
...MADELEINE I. SHAPIROCRIMSON STAFF WRITERSpace, weather, focus, you name it. The new state-of-the-art bubble over the field at Harvard Stadium, along with new turf and forthcoming lights, provides Crimson sports teams with all this and more for the low price of five million dollars. As the bubble’s tenure comes to an end—the dismantling process began yesterday—some questions need answers.Was it worth it? Every penny.Is Harvard Stadium really that much of an asset? According to both coaches and athletes, absolutely. The structure has aided both varsity and club sports...
...sleepy little New England company anymore," says Dunkin' Brands CEO Jon Luther, 63. Sure, they'll still have time to make the doughnuts for your morning commute, but Luther thinks the slightly musty chain is ready to take on the industry giants--Starbucks and McDonald's--on their turf. He started small, rolling out espresso drinks in 2003; they now account for 5% of sales. Next he plans to triple the number of U.S. stores, to 15,000, by 2020; expand the menu with pizza and flatbread sandwiches; and give the stores a much-needed makeover...