Search Details

Word: superstarsã (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...cannot be understood just on the basis of the individual, it has to be understood as part of a much larger cultural context.” In “Outliers,” Gladwell reiterates this point, using anecdotes to argue that culture can effect catastrophes and create superstars??in the book, Gladwell notes that Bill Gates happened to be born in the age of the computer, and to have access to some of the earliest machines. When asked what role individual choice plays, Gladwell responded, “To my annoyance, some reviewers of my book...

Author: By Mac Mcanulty, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Gladwell Regales Crowd With Gripping Disaster | 12/9/2008 | See Source »

...interpretation of Beethoven was not so enthusiastic. But it is difficult to convey the true sense of a Beethoven symphony with so small an orchestra, and BachSoc did a great job with what they had.Ultimately, the most inspiring aspect of the evening was the opportunity to watch two musical superstars??Goto and Demirjian—at work. And given the memorability of their first performance of the year, there might well be more stars among BachSoc’s freshman class...

Author: By Bonnie J. Kavoussi, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: For BachSoc, a Strong Season Beginning | 10/22/2007 | See Source »

...program has never been about a couple of superstars??we have done an excellent job establishing depth,” said Crimson coach Katey Stone after the tournament was over...

Author: By Gabriel M. Velez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Frosh Takes Center Stage | 3/13/2006 | See Source »

...factor in the 2004 curse reverse was Red Sox pitching. Following an uneven beginning, pitcher after pitcher handled the Yankees’ “superstars?? and the Cardinals’ sluggers. Pedro Martinez was finally able to step away from his New York fear, while Tim Wakefield’s knuckleballs proved too much even for his own catcher Jason Varitek and, improbably, Derek Lowe was just as strong as the other aces...

Author: By The Crimson Staff, | Title: The Curse is Dead | 11/3/2004 | See Source »

...don’t need to go over the Yankees superstars??the team could probably give the NL All-Stars a run for their money. They’ve had the best first baseman, the best second baseman, one of the best shortstops, the best catcher, the best closer and the best starting pitching money...

Author: By Alex M. Sherman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: March to the Sea: Futile Five, Surprising Failures | 2/25/2004 | See Source »

| 1 | 2 | Next