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...Granted, the actors are not given much (one of Jane’s key moments repeats the word “what” eight times in about 20 seconds), but they do little to expand on the heavy-handed screenplay. Each seems to latch onto a particular physical characteristic??Art’s slightly furrowed eyebrows, Jane’s girl-next-door smile, Cleveland’s carefree gaze—as if it were the only way to access a real character. Rather than an impression of a summer, “The Mysteries...

Author: By Madeleine M. Schwartz, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh | 4/24/2009 | See Source »

...Technology and art are working together to create new experiences though,” Umar says, “and in doing so the combination is creating new art. People’s treks are new art.”Ultimately, the novelty of technology may be its defining characteristic??one which contributes to its ability to inspire interactive and creative production, and one which explains why individuals who consider themselves artists are still hesitant to completely accept the art-technology chimera.“Technology is appealing in an uncomfortable way,” says Rice...

Author: By Denise J. Xu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Web and Flow of Art | 4/10/2009 | See Source »

...characteristics significantly. Schuster added that the results will be recalibrated and put on the Web. The numerical data collected by the consulting firm will also be posted online, though individual written responses from community members will not. The list was amended slightly by the School Committee, which added one characteristic??the ability to build consensus among individuals and groups—that the consultants recommended but had forgotten to put on the list voted on by the public. The committee members also added traits saying that the next superintendent should be able to assemble a management team...

Author: By Michelle L. Quach, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Superintendent Search Advances | 12/12/2008 | See Source »

Among the great cities of the world, Beijing is striking for its ugliness.I wasn’t surprised at the grunginess that is characteristic??even expected—of China’s capital when I traveled there this summer to do thesis research. I’d been there the year before to study Mandarin, and I acclimated quickly to the city’s vast size and urban sprawl. I wasn’t surprised that I could hardly breathe after a day in Beijing’s legendary smog, or that the smells and sounds...

Author: By Mary A. Brazelton, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Contrasts Evoke Beijing's Beauty | 9/27/2007 | See Source »

...probably know it from its distinguishing characteristic??the “bracket”—which is circulated yearly around your office or cellblock. Inevitably, it also separates you from five to ten bucks—or a few grand for the Pete Roses of the world—as you attempt to forecast the future using such pragmatic indicators as “team mascot” and “school colors...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: KING JAMES BIBLE: Madness, March Style | 3/19/2004 | See Source »

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