The line to dervishlike ecstasy from black colors and stiff movement may seem direct.
Read from today's vantage point, the symbolism may seem too direct, if not obvious, but in its time the story was a radical, provocative statement – recognising that the new Israel had been built, in part, on the ruins of another society, displaced and dispossessed.
At first sight, the call to thrive may seem the direct opposite of the traditional American work ethic -- a sacred cow that helped to build the country we live in.
But, if the compliments to the mother may seem a little dutiful, those directed towards the child come across as spontaneous and genuine.
On the surface, the recall may seem an exercise in direct democracy.
Not all the stories may seem to have a direct connection to Passover, which marks the Jews' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
The role of experimental therapeutics directed against PTHrP may seem nonsensical, since the numerous factors which come into play by the time metastatic bone disease has developed implies that there is no role for PTHrP-directed intervention.
Mr. Taylor, who has directed one other feature, "Palookaville," a small, scruffy movie about some hopelessly incompetent crooks, as well as episodes of "Oz," "The West Wing" and "Homicide," may seem like an unlikely candidate to direct a European period film.
It may seem strange that stores would want customers directed to merchandise they do not possess.
Although directed, intensive monitoring programs may seem daunting, there are several opportunities to build on existing and developing efforts.
