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...reign by the Jesuit priest Giuseppe Castiglione - who had been brought to court by Kangxi and lasted well into Qianlong's time - can be read as a political piece. Pine, Hawk and Glossy Ganoderma was commissioned to mark the Emperor's birthday and is replete with imagery. The pine tree stands for wisdom and long life, and the ganoderma, also known as lingzhi, is a fungus associated with immortality. But the majestic, rare white hawk - it dominates the painting - is the most auspicious symbol, representing a sovereign's virtue and legitimacy. Though Yongzheng's reign was short - he may have...
...could be more assertive with our recommendations.”Pinker acknowledged, however, that there is a “burden of proof” for any requirement.Saltonstall Professor of History Charles S. Maier ’60 compared a system of general education to a Christmas tree, with each faculty member hoping to add a particular requirement as an ornament.Presenters said that requirements are still subject to change and urged faculty and students to voice their opinions in coming weeks and months. The report’s recommendations are slated to be discussed at upcoming Faculty meetings, with...
UPENDING TRADITION Nothing says must-have novelty like a $600 upside-down Christmas tree! Or so Hammacher Schlemmer learned when the item sold out almost instantly. Target is charging a mere...
...Asshole, Harvard Law School’ get to him,” Webber joked, prompting hesitant laughter from the audience. The event also included a video produced by actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, and a video performance of a song written for Dershowitz by Carly Simon. The Tree of Life Award is the Jewish National Fund’s highest honor and is given to acknowledge “outstanding community involvement, dedication to the cause of American-Israeli friendship, and devotion to peace and the security of human life.” Previous recipients of the award include...
...vote? I retired in 1972. Politics is not really my thing. One side says, "The tree is sick, and all it needs is proper water and food and it will get healthy." The other side says, "The tree is sick. Cut it down." If it's not my tree I have a tendency to butt...