Over time, however, as the presence of Indian blood evolved from racial embarrassment to something potentially interesting and exotic, Métis identities started to be expansively and controversially claimed by any otherwise white person willing to make, a la Elizabeth Warren's claim of Native American heritage, a vague assertion of aboriginal background.
Our takeaways here is pretty straightforward, the interests and economics of the industry make a la carte a virtually impossible task.
Many wear headdresses that would make a Las Vegas showgirl blush; others sport absurd beards, muffs and whiskers.
It's early yet, and the sprawl of opinion would make a Las Vegas odds maker flinch, but suffice to say that so far, "Brokeback Mountain" is not the runaway choice for critics.
The fanciest — Soho Rooms, Krysha and the newer banker favorite Siberia — impose capriciously rigorous door policies (known here as "face control") and hold parties that would make a Las Vegas stage show look discreet.
Inside the building, there was everything you can think of to make a Las Vegas property jump to life — casinos in the basement, spa parlor, bowing lane, karaoke rooms, BBC News on the TVs in rooms, just to name a few.
In short, if the situation demands decision-making a la Mr. Spock, this book may well make you "bolder" and "more confident". However, every Spock needs his Bones (and Kirk) to make the highest-quality decisions, even if its just about what to order for dinner.
It charges subscription fees; it licenses content (largely TV content); and now it makes, a la HBO, highly regarded programming using top talent.
How could one pass up the cheese platter with L'Etivaz, aged Gruyère and Chevre, or the bowls of ceviche made with the freshest fish and the enchiladas made a la minute?
"Walt's going to take his qualities wherever he goes, but if an organization doesn't have any players, it's going to take longer to make an impact," La Russa said.
(The Dutch theatre company Wunderbaum have got funding to make a show in LA where McCarthy lives.
