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Such objects are, of course, at the opposite pole of sensibility from the ideas of wabi and sabi-"artless" simplicity, near-invisible interferences with nature - which are the root of much Japanese art. These are court art, raised to an intimidating level of egotism: a feudal lord displayed his power and wealth in the costumes of his Nō troupe. Apart from the kind of tie-dyeing used for some kimonos, which took a year to tie and another year to unpick, these robes probably consumed more expert human labor than any other garments in history. The weavers might finish...
...cannot just now because "the zero-growth merchants have been creeping back." He believes that their case is still pure rubbish. "What is so sacred about zero?" writes Beckerman in the British weekly New Statesman, attacking his liberal critics. "Why not some negative growth rate like minus the square root of seven...
...local revolt and sent American warships to block the landing of Colombian troops. Congressional doves objected to the gunboat diplomacy, but they were drowned out by T.R.'s perorations on manifest destiny. With the birth of the U.S.-sponsored Republic of Panama, the witty Secretary of War, Elihu Root, told his President, "You have shown that you were accused of seduction and you have conclusively proved that you were guilty of rape...
...allowing Firman to tell his own story, Ambler produces the same moral blur that characterized his earlier spy novels. Because Firman is indeed under siege, from several directions, it is hard not to root for him. An avowed liar who frequently protests his own innocence, Firman also deserves all the trouble he gets. If nothing else, he is guilty of rampant pettifogging...
...Root Canals. Teeth are also often neglected. Milwaukee Vet Ray Pahle pointed out that he regularly removes tartar buildup from canine choppers, caps those that have worn down and has even done costly root canal work on abscessed teeth. Pahle also suggested an easy remedy for animal bad breath: brush the offender's teeth daily-if he allows it. Other vets noted the growth of a more serious problem: heartworm-a mosquito-borne parasite that lodges in the heart, can reach a foot in length and blocks the oxygen supplied to the body. Eventually the dog tires after...