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...Consider: Brown's novel proposed an alternate history of Christianity, wherein a bitter schism took place shortly after Jesus' death, between the mean patriarchal faction who concealed Jesus' marriage and the nice faction consisting of startlingly liberal first-wave feminists. In other words, The Da Vinci Code recasts the history of Christianity into something that looks a lot more like the history of ... Islam, wherein an early schism took place between the Sunnis and the Shi'ites. Could the book's passionate following in a predominantly Christian America express a secret, even unconscious sympathetic identification with Islam? Or a repressed...
...click of her heels, see men’s heads turn, and at the same time know through her facial expression or a voiceover what’s going through her mind. Films like Yasujirõ Ozu’s Noriko trilogy of the ’40s, New Wave features starring Monica Vitti and Anna Karina, or the defiant ’80s flick “Thelma and Louise” prove that it’s possible to represent the inner life of a woman with complexity and grace. Gazing at her reflection in the window...
Competing franchises have sprung up, but only one, Comfort Keepers, has expanded abroad. Besides, there's plenty of business to go around. Even in dismal 2008, the industry expanded. While some clients have trimmed hours in the downturn, new ones just keep coming. This wave of seniors seems unstoppable, says Sheila McMackin, president of the National Private Duty Association, an industry trade group. "I've never seen anything like...
...Western diplomat in Harare says: "We used to say we want elections. But Tsvangirai says he needs time to build institutions, and he's right. As we've seen in Zimbabwe, elections with the present institutions are no guarantee of change." In 2008, Mugabe unleashed a fresh wave of repression against the MDC after losing a general election, violence that ultimately prolonged his rule. The fervent hope among the MDC's impatient supporters is that change will precede the death of the old tyrant, who is visibly frail these days, but whose demise might still be years away...
...with Berryline business pouring in, the familiar frozen yogurt dessert joint is far from being able to claim a monopoly on the frozen yogurt front. National frozen yogurt chains such as Red Mango and Pinkberry carry similar tasting yogurts and fresh fruit toppings. All three companies, capitalizing on a wave of enthusiasm for trendy, low-calorie alternatives to traditional soft-serve, are looking for ways to advance their brand—and their service—in a crowded market. Berryline’s three locations currently offer three flavors at any one time, allowing customers to choose from...