Word: vocalisms
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...must remain free to engage with the idea that we may or may not end up satisfying the “molds” of “superwoman” or stay-at-home mom that have been laid out for us. Above all, we must become more vocal about our new ideas and hopes...
...accused of "helping [Olmert] without getting anything in return." Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan commands his own following, as does another of Yasir Arafat's ex-capos, Marwan Barghouti, despite being in jail. More recently, another faction, this one led by former Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei, has also become more vocal in its opposition to Abbas, worrying that by rubbing shoulders with Olmert and U.S. Secretary Condoleezza Rice, he is costing Fatah much needed public support - "losing the street," says the Central Committee member...
...However, there are several voices that rise above the orchestra’s often-overpowering volume. Woolf, as Sophie, nearly steals the show with her spectacular voice. Demonstrating outstanding vocal command as well as impeccable breath control, Woolf hits each note and expresses each phrase with purpose and ease, catering to the simplicity in Sophie’s character for which the score calls. Her vocal quality becomes increasingly stunning as she climbs the octaves. Woolf’s acting is also impressive, particularly in her interactions with the rest of the cast...
...support of the measure applauded the UC for taking steps to encourage safe sex among freshmen. Among the set of those opposed, however, several surprising characteristics emerged. Their conservative voices were considerably louder than expected at ostensibly left-wing Harvard, and women were a substantial component of the vocal opposition. They accused the availability of free condoms as objectifying women; by tacitly making sex no big deal, the argument was, women suffered. The viewpoint is nothing new; a rightist minority had been gaining momentum at Harvard for years, before the condoms and a not-for-credit class called Female Sexuality...
...Most of [the conservatives] are guys; you definitely have to act more like a ‘guy,’ stereotypically,” she says. “I don’t think I was ever discriminated against, because I am very vocal and opinionated about my views, but if I had not been so ‘masculine’ about it, I probably would not have been as successful...