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...democracy and a collapse into chaos that is generally considered to be China's only alternative to political change. Twenty years from now, he says, China could still be as authoritarian as it is today. Far from ushering in democracy, it's possible that China's newly rich urban élite, with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo, could keep its rural masses disenfranchised indefinitely. The U.S. needs to keep that scenario in mind when dealing with Beijing, Mann says-and not just assume everything will work...
Best part about Harvard: Its close proximity to Urban Outfitters, and of course the people, Expressions, DG, and my roomies...
...poem, chaos and order, microcosm and macrocosm. In “African Cities, A Photographic Survey by David Adjaye,” on display through May 23, Adjaye navigates these gentle tensions masterfully and in doing so reveals how an architect “sees” architecture and urbanism, in the several senses of the verb.Adjaye, the Graduate School of Design’s Tange visiting professor in architecture, was born in 1966 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—just years after the country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Adjaye moved to London to finish his education...
...conflicted path set out for her slightly stereotypical character. The music and cinematography are excellent, and their subtle contributions bestow an overtly professional and polished quality to the film. Cinematographer David Frazee guides the camera expertly to capture the natural beauty of Vancouver and the isolating qualities of urban life. The soundtrack is up to date and appropriately paced, accentuating the funky demeanor of the plot while moving the film between scenes. “Everything’s Gone Green” combines typical independent film components into a unique and pleasing package that entertains and pushes the correct...
...Latino country,” says Pacheco.“Reggaeton is not only Puerto Rico, it’s something that all Latinos can identify with,” she adds. Rosa concurs, saying, “You grow up with Mexican salsa, but you grow up in urban areas, and the music is hip-hop or rap. But reggaeton is new music, a new identity.”Presencia’s organizers say they hope that bringing Luny Tunes to campus will open the show up to an audience beyond the Latino community. According to Pacheco...