Word: vein
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...Jews and Arabs may battle over land and religion, but according to these stand-up comics, they share the same kind of self-deprecating humor. In a serious vein, Campbell says, "Downtrodden ethnic groups have a history of humor, and it seems to come out of that tragic experience. Certainly, the Palestinians have lots to talk about in that respect - as do the Jews." Freeman adds with a grin, "Well, Jews have self-deprecating humor and Arab-deprecating humor...
...Americas." If the Gulf Coast is distinctive, it is so only in that the region has attracted media attention in the wake of Katrina. Yet, despite the rhetoric about advances over the past 50 years, the problems of discrepant opportunities and resources still run rampant. In this vein, educational and employment opportunities for racial minorities still lag well behind those available to the privileged...
...spirit of volunteerism can make tremendous headway in addressing and solving some of the most basic disparities between racial groups. In this vein, we ought to recognize February—and the message behind Black History Awareness month—by planning the work ahead of ourselves, rather than only appreciating our past achievements...
...song?s sentiment was common, almost a trope, in '50s R&B: Baby, please don?t go, cause I love you so. (Ray Charles did two or three in this vein.) But, as one of Brown?s rare songs with more than three chords, it had some musical ingenuity: a desperate statement following by him and the saxes in a slow, keening descent...
...complete mystery, but I view it as a sign of sorts. Unfortunately, yes, this really is all that you came [insert: to Harvard] for. But the surprisingly charming harmonies and chiming guitars sweeten the deal. 3) Dr. Dre, “Xxplosive”: In the same vein as the aforementioned Cypress gem, this Dre track is essential listening for me even after venomous upstairs neighbors and inopportunely recited excerpts. This song begs the ever-pressing question: “Can I be real with you? Real real with you?” Yes, you can. It puts things...