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...Damme now seems to have been destined for. Filmmaker Mabrouk el Mechri writes and directs a sad, funny, perfect glimpse at the life of an aging action hero while still maintaining focus on the events of an engaging action film. “JCVD” is a pleasant surprise, honest and endearing without glossing over grittiness. Van Damme is known for being far from an impressive actor, but the opportunity to present a sincere portrayal of himself—rather than a convincing portrayal of an English-speaking caricature—has allowed him to finally flourish on-screen...
...students and collaborators for their contributions to his success. For Stone, the election also had significance beyond the professional recognition—his father, Henry E. Stone was elected in 1981 and is currently an emeritus NAE member. Stone said that his election was a “pleasant surprise” for his father. “There is an extra special meaning for me,” Stone said, “to join my father as part of this great organization.” In addition to his research, Stone’s colleagues said that they...
Hefner apparently misses the fact that human sex is different from animal sex. Over the process of evolution, we developed human traits that allow us to see life as more than the pleasant process of its reproduction. We have developed values such as fidelity, commitment, restraint from abuse, and respect--feelings inherent in promoting family life. the Rev. Connell Maguire RIVIERA BEACH...
...meter dash at BU, earning a new school record for the indoor event and a fourth-place finish on the day. Kobie Fuller ’02 held the previous record at 48.38, which he set in his senior year. “[John has] really been a pleasant surprise for us,” Saretsky said. “Fastest time in indoors for a freshman is truly remarkable.” Harvard now heads into a five-meet home stretch that will wrap up the end of the indoor season, culminating with the Heptagonal Championships. TERRIER INVITATIONAL Joining...
...Instead, Iggy's set eight-course menu, which changes monthly, offers iconoclasm with dollops of reassurance. Take, for instance, the grilled baby pike served with olive rice (pictured above). The rice is roasted to give it a pleasant crunchiness and the flavor of the piquant fish, like many of Iggy's dishes, is that marvelous interplay between sweet and salty that the Japanese call umami. Not all dishes at Iggy's live up to this transcendent promise (on the night we visited, the dessert was a disappointingly boring fig tiramisu). But there were hints of greatness in the light...