Word: distorts
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Scientists wanted a telescope in space so that the instrument would be free from temperature changes and the pull of gravity, both of which can subtly distort the shape of earthbound mirrors. They also wanted it to rise above earth's turbulent atmosphere, whose constant roiling makes the stars appear to flicker. But scientists have learned to make mirrors that can change their shapes, enabling ground-based telescopes to overcome the problems of gravity and temperature fluctuations. Soon it may be possible to compensate for the atmosphere's turbulence as well...
...band can't be the first rock success story from their hometown, they can be novel. Their determination to reject the music world norm of bands who create a false, flashy image for themselves is more impressive than their Ivy League background. They make no effort to conceal or distort their clean-cut image, an image which is a natural extension of the band's honest sound and sincere lyrics. And it is refreshing once in a while to see band members sporting hair shorter than Crystal Gayle...
...better or worse, however, movies help shape our view of history; those that distort sensitive issues, as this one does, do a disservice that cannot be justified by calling it creative. There is a difference between artistic license and simply license...
...worst mistakes. In my view, one of the principal lessons is that the end, no matter how noble and attractive it may seem, never justifies indiscriminate means. On the contrary, the means that we can choose, in the final analysis, either help us to reach our goal, or distort that goal, or lead us in the wrong direction altogether. For example, it would be disastrous if we began to renew our entire system of social relations by acting like a bull in a china shop...
...transition between dreams and reality," says Hartman. "But I didn't care. I was a deep believer. I thought I was going to participate in a great spiritual renaissance. What I have found instead is that a traumatized psyche has combined with a self- congratulatory ethos to distort the true meaning of the Jewish tradition. Hardly a day passes without my wondering if we will ever progress beyond the ghetto mentality that repudiates dialogue with the best of human thought and culture. Retaining one's sanity and belief in the future is a constant challenge here...