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...somehow enhances Sweet Sixteen, unselfconsciously connecting it to an honorable and engaging modern screen tradition. Written by Paul Laverty without a wasted or imprecise word, it refuses to sentimentalize Liam or explain him sociologically. It just lets him live--sometimes jauntily, sometimes tormentedly, but always with our sympathies, our doubtless doomed hopes for him, fully engaged. --By Richard Schickel
...attention to their studies than they already do—and less on extracurricular activities. Lewis, a summa graduate of the College and McKay professor of computer science, somehow managed also to be a noted patron of the athletic program and worked extensively with student groups. The truth is doubtless a combination of both: Summers might have taken issue with Lewis precisely because the dean was advocating such a different vision of the College from that of the president. But unless the new administration is clearer about its motives and goals, students, faculty and staff (to say nothing of donating...
...little doubt about which Karmapa the monks of Rumtek favor. A life-size photograph of the Tibetan Karmapa rests on the golden throne in a residence at the top of the monastery. But until the Indian government allows him to make the long trip to Rumtek, the controversy will doubtless continue. Some say the conflict is more about control of the monastery's surfeit of treasures than of spirituality. Until the ascension dispute is decided, the guards will keep watch over Rumtek's opulent bounty of Buddhist artifacts, which includes not only heaps of jewels and gold but also...
...Grader” phrases—“It is absurd.” What force! What gall! What fun! “Ridiculous,” “hopeless,” “nonsense,” on the one hand; “doubtless,” “obvious,” “unquestionable,” on the other, will have the same effect. A hint of nostalgic, anti-academic languor at this stage as well may match the grader’s own mood...
...share more power with others, truly open their stagnant economies to outside investment and respect human rights. Peace, free trade and respect for the rule of law will give democracy a better chance. Evolutionary change, so long as it is not really an excuse for the status quo, will doubtless be less disruptive than revolutionary change...