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There's never been a greater opportunity for designers to put their ideas to work in provocative and intriguing ways than right now.

The minicells do not seem to be highly provocative to the immune system, even though they are made of bacterial cell membrane.

He was sure that there was something provocative about Protestants and their desire to purge themselves of their sin.

On an artistic level, the film is nothing but provocative, hateful, propaganda.

Don't use a provocative handle to get interest. The interest you get is not the kind of interest you want.

The statue was just a short but provocative walk away from where Gaddafi hosted Western leaders in his tent over several years.

The measures aimed to deny the regime funds to carry out "destabilizing, illicit, and provocative policies, " she said.

As if on cue, the biting wind abates , and Taiwan's most provocative TV celebrity appears with a microphone to mingle among his fans.

You were making disparaging remarks about his faith and some of the things he holds most sacred. I think you were trying to be provocative.

Sarrazin, who had been one of the German central bank's six chairmen, resigned after publishing a provocative book about integration.

In a statement, the FDA said the findings were "provocative, " but that more rigorous testing would be needed before it reviews the policy.

But I truly regret that no president since has had the provocative sense of humor that the thirty-second President of the United States had.

Although required by Congress, many administration officials no doubt view the report as an annoyance and needlessly provocative.

I had a few words to god, he argues and provocative to ask: "you learn what major? "

China then, like the Soviet Union, was a bleak place with little other intellectual stimulation. People yearned for provocative ideas.

DL: SOA is a complex distributed architecture that many organizations struggled with, which drove Anne to make that provocative statement.

Rocking and provocative , your crystal rings dance with you throughout the night. Chic bags provide a spectacular adornment.

To me he's like the little boy in The Emperor's New Clothes, whose provocative attitude doesn't allow people to be self-satisfied.

Sending provocative images over mobile phones is all the rage among teenagers in many countries, but it can sometimes go wrong.

"Any effort, of course, must start with North Korea ceasing all provocative and belligerent behavior, " she said.

"You're (probably) a federal criminal, " declares Alex Kozinski, an appeals-court judge, in a provocative essay of that title.

The conservatives who embraced the word "empire" a few years ago were being deliberately provocative.

Now Kunqu troupes are trying to grab attention with provocative shows.

He mostly traveled within a hundred miles of his village, attracting crowds who were amazed at his provocative words and stunning deeds.

Commentary that is too provocative or directly critical of the government is often blocked by the provider.

if i were in charge of the world , i ' d change the make and model names to something more playful , bold and provocative.

South Korea and Japan have condemned the launches as provocative and a breach of a recent UN Security Council resolution.

"We forced their hand. It was a very provocative thing to do. I could have been fired at that point, " he says cheerfully.

Israel and the U. S. have urged the flotilla not to violate the Gaza blockade, warning that the mission is dangerous and provocative.

The president also said that North Korea's actions in the last several months have been "extraordinarily provocative. "

But I also want them to be provocative and fun and I'm definitely cheeky when I shoot nudes.

Provocative remarks by the country's young leader, Kim Jong Un, led to fears of a military confrontation on the Korean peninsula.

White House spokesman Tony Snow says if the test proves true, it's a provocative act in defiance of the will of international community.

A provocative question for sure; however, I'm not bringing it up for shock value, but rather to give us all pause.

In a provocative new paper, a team of scientists suggests that tiny molecular vibrations give us our sense of smell.

And five thousand years of China's splendid civilization of great destruction and provocative at insult!

What kind of instinct for self-harm could prompt an Israeli government to stage such a provocative act?

He was very friendly and a bit provocative . I may have sat in his lap.

Mr Obama was surely wise to leave provocative economic thoughts to the NEC.

And, of course, there was some extremely provocative swimwear, also in Hawaiian print.

The innocent girl from her father's shoulders to recline provocative eyes, I read my happiness.

Good stories have interesting, clear beginnings, provocative, engaging content in the middle, and a clear, logical conclusion.

Sometimes I would be alone and asked to pose in what I now know were provocative poses.

There's nothing provocative in them. They're just romantic letters from a man to his girlfriend.

As always, he felt Lorraine's passionate, provocative attraction, but his own rhythm was different now.

"It's provocative, but we're arguing that the brain may not be organized into sensory modalities at all, " he says.

This year, the often provocative performer is up for six trophies, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, for "Bad Romance. "

This book is provocative pop science, an exploration of the latest thinking about the origins of our universe.

Perhaps include a provocative question or two; evoke vivid images or use quotations if appropriate.

They're 30-year-old letters written by a man enamored with a young lady, " Carroll said. " There's nothing provocative in them.

In the midst of this strategic crisis, India has gone ahead with inherently provocative scheduled military maneuvers targeting Pakistan.

They urged the DPRK to cease its provocative behavior and comply with its international obligations.

THE title of this bright and provocative book is knowingly ambiguous; what sort of fix is it about?

Smell is provocative and deeply connected to our emotional state, and people who lose their sense of smell can even lose their will to live.

This comment, made nearly four centuries ago, raises a provocative modern-day question: Do you know how old your arteries are?

'Some people said 'serves them right' since my work has always been provocative, ' says Mr. Young.

The most provocative question during Mr Moynihan's presentation this week was whether he would put Countrywide into bankruptcy.

The provocative look in his eyes is one Estella cannot resist.

The secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, says that any test would be a "provocative act" .

A more process-oriented, less provocative answer would be hard to imagine.

At the other end of this conceptual dichotomy lies Dali Yang's equally provocative and controversial book, Remaking the Chinese Leviathan.

David Duchovny does not have to do so much as the producer but he has some good, provocative scenes with Mary McCormack as a masseur.

But Seoul warned that the North also must promise not to stage any further provocative acts against the South.

Some speaking specialists suggest opening with a provocative question, or a recent news event that relates to your topic.

Dear, forgive me if I sometimes deliberately provocative , forgive me willfulness.

Or, if you want, make it something remarkably honest or confessional or provocative.

It damp red brick, issued a provocative pig blood the color and the bay leaf green wall is a strong contrast.

At their best, Unilever's ads have been more provocative and funny than those of its rivals.

Compared with Playboy Playmates, as the Hefner centerfold models were known, Penthouse Pets were arrayed in more provocative poses.

So, we're talking about makeup and provocative dresses and all of that kind of thing.

Harry claims to be an anarchist but he's really only striking an attitude to be provocative.

By the by, he makes another provocative point: that rural literacy in Chinese (not English) is in fact far worse than authorities say.

As a world renowned artist, Zhang Huang's works have been visually and emotionally provocative.

Helen Fisher, the great researcher into love and romance, has a provocative entry on "temperament dimensions. "

The posting of UK's Prince William to the Falkland Islands was condemned by Argentina as a "provocative act, " the BBC reported.

As well as giving an elegant summary of modern thinking about religion, Mr Wade also offers a brief, provocative history of monotheism.

In the Middle East, for example, it is considered extremely provocative for a woman to let a man catch her eye, let alone return his gaze.

I wanted to be provocative, as I suggested to play two campaigns with play-offs between the winners.

The Biennale proper, organized as always at the Shanghai Art Museum, is weighted toward the serious and provocative.

The US has said a rocket launch would be "provocative" and violate UN Security Council resolutions.

Dan Lyons raises a provocative question in his latest Newsweek article: Is Silicon Valley still solving hard problems?

I'm very happy to receive so much feedback on this provocative post.

The results sometimes restate the obvious, but just as often they are new and provocative.

The research also supports a provocative new theory of addiction as a disease of learning and memory.

The North said its firing was part of a military exercise, which the South called "provocative" .

tango " features the Latin American rhythms of what has been described as " the most provocative dance move in history.

Include a provocative insight or quotation from the research or reading you did for your paper.

Classic and cutting-edge, this collection offers a provocative, accessible, and comprehensive treatment of tragedy and tragic theory.

Leda and the Swan, a provocative nude, was probably destroyed by a shocked religious member of the French royal family.

We urge the European parliament to stop the confrontational and provocative act and do more in the interest of China-EU relations.

We urge the European parliament to stop the confrontational and provocative act and do more in the interest of China-EU relations.

And lest it's not obvious, when I advocate for a new beauty or sexy ideal, I'm not advocating for sexually provocative sports uniforms.

Examples included "provocative or inappropriate photographs or information" or content about drinking or using drugs.

This absorbing study of the first collective of central bankers is provocative, not least because it is still relevant.

Killed in self-defence, but had been extremely provocative towards the victim.

US president Barack Obama strongly condemned the launch and issued a statement to Pyongyang to "refrain from further provocative actions. "

On the stairs, up came Andras. Hans whistled with provocative expression when he passed by Andras.

My claim that human contributions have been altering the earth's climate for millennia is provocative and controversial.

In comments reported Thursday, Premier Wen Jiabao said China opposes "any provocative military behavior" on the Korean peninsula.

Voyeurism and exhibitionism intertwine in these purposefully provocative scenes.

The provocative moves by Pyongyang are expected to intensify diplomatic efforts by the US, China and South Korea.

" But, he adds, " This study has raised an interesting and provocative issue that might fuel the fires of discussion for some time to come.

Nowadays, the provocative advertising and perfect "packaging" of commodities appeal to people's desire for consumption.

The singular storyline puts a twist on a hackneyed subject, providing fresh and provocative entertainment.

His provocative remark nearly drove me out of my wits.

Both the need to be alone and to engage others are essential to human happiness and survival, with equally provocative claims.

When, as recently as last September, I decided on the title of my book, they thought I was being needlessly provocative.

A provocative new Web site encourages young girls to give their virtual character dolls breast implants and use diet pills for crash diets.

Featuring a provocative new introduction, this new edition will inspire a fresh generation of potential leaders to excellence.

The lawsuit follows a campaign earlier this month when Cancer Project sponsored a provocative highway billboard near Busch Stadium in St.

Comparisons with the role of the pre-T-cell receptor (pre-TCR) in T-cell development raise provocative questions.

Paul does not speak, nor provocative, but with magic predicted to attract the attention of the world.

She looked very provocative in her bikini.

So, what is Wang Tong attempting, stirring people up through this provocative performance, through the reenactment of historical scenes?

The final section of this fresh and provocative memoir is the shortest and least invigorating.

Over the past decade, Li Yu has emerged as one of China's most provocative art-house film directors.

U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Friday in Seoul, amid concern North Korea will soon conduct another provocative missile test.

But one cannot at present look to establishment publications for the most exciting, deft or provocative criticism on offer.

But far from the provocative joker of previous years, Mr Wilders has become an important force in Dutch politics.

The provocative statements were made as North Korea took initial steps to restart its plutonium-based nuclear reactor in Yongbyon.

I'd finally gotten to a point where we'd discovered a lot of things that were very exciting, things that were provocative.

Acting out behavior, as provocative as it can be, is really an unconscious and awkward attempt at establishing a relationship.

Already, the two most provocative columns, "Opinion Leader" and "Debate, " have disappeared from the Web site.

A number of rock stars from the 1950s and 1960s could have been mentioned as sex symbols, but none are quite as provocative as Mick Jagger.

Nine layer cake describe a personality provocative, tough nine layer cake plumber, says fertilizer factory shiva.

"We don't want to challenge the ratings agencies by being overtly provocative, " he told the Financial Times in an interview.

His provocative comments will do nothing to advance the cause of world peace.

It was a very provocative thing to do.

They called this launch an "extremely provocative act" or "reckless act" and were brewing new sanctions against North Korea.

Ask people provocative questions. Tell compelling and illuminating stories.

As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips. 'Going my way sailor? ' she murmured.

It is for this reason that Taiwan's security is inextricably linked to the avoidance of needlessly provocative behavior.

Yet like God, Wagner remained distant, emotionally unavailable and unresponsive to all these highly provocative insults.

Mr Jones Watches is the new cult watch brand from London, we create watches that are both provocative and seductive .

A new NBER paper finds evidence for an even more intriguing and provocative hypothesis.

The North's increasingly provocative behaviour has clearly irritated China, its closest ally and biggest aid donor.

Both things were considered provocative in the intellectual environment of that time, but we did it on purpose.

Ruth secretly conducted a focus group and found that moms thought the doll too sexy, too provocative; but Ruth was stubborn. . .

Japan joined South Korea and the United States in calling the launch a provocative act.

And Picasso tended to novelty and provocative passion, expressing his dissatisfaction with real life.

North Korea must stop the dangerous and provocative behavior, and to fulfill its international obligations to issue a clear message.

One provocative image, for July, depicts 3 female students punting nude along the river Cherwell early one morning.

In this provocative book, Kadlec reveals the forces driving this monumental boom and examines its potential impact.

And a provocative exhibition in Paris which tries to unpick the myth about the world's most famous ape man.

Challenge people intellectually by asking provocative questions that make them think.

They followed a provocative long-range missile test and last month a defiant claim of the country's second nuclear test.

The economist Justin Wolfers wrote a provocative post last month arguing that children are "inferior goods. "

Calibration traditional hero view, provocative place, and fine place for amaze is decent thoughtful.

Beijing will denounce such moves as provocative, but it is China's actions that currently threaten to upset the stability of Asia.

South Korea berated North Korea for "provocative behaviour" (our picture shows South Koreans watching a rerun of the 1998 launch).

Last week at the Asia Society, she urged Pyongyang to refrain from what she called "any provocative action" and "unhelpful rhetoric" .

The North Koreans, however, are defiant, boasting their nuclear prowess and now openly provocative.

ITS covers were often provocative, whether discussing sexual taboos in Islam or addressing the king in gutsy slang.

Both Signs have wide-ranging interests, giving them great material for provocative discussion.

I see a lot of intriguing post titles that come in the form of provocative questions.

Johnson's provocative writing style has drawn a lot of criticism in the past. Comment threads on his blog are often heated.

Accessible and provocative summary of scholarship on the role of public opinion in American politics.

His book, "You Are Not A Gadget: A Manifesto" , published earlier this year, is a provocative attack on many of the internet's sacred cows.

The Russian foreign ministry described the action as "immoral" and "provocative" .

No Russian (or Soviet) leader had ever made the provocative trip; it caught the Japanese government embarrassingly off guard.

She also repeated that for North Korea to enter negotiations, it must first cease what she called its provocative and belligerent behaviour.

It also opens the provocative possibility of same-sex couples having their own genetic children, the researchers note.

Besides the border skirmishes, other incidents also have proven provocative.

The Galapagos Islands were more provocative than Darwin originally expected.

She will be remembered for her asperity of speech, which was both amusing and provocative.

Provocative preclinical studies in this area prompt clinical attention.

Not one to shy away from bold statements, Chi Peng's images are deliberately provocative .

Sure, they're provocative. But the underlying science is pseudo; the overarching solutions are silly.

He simultaneously seduces and withdraws , flirts and forbids . He is the most cunning , provocative tease in Asian showbiz .

The experiments are sometimes ingenious, and the results are sometimes provocative.

it ' s a stirring and provocative affirmation of the power and resilience of love .

Hung herself keeps little hidden, a quality that has earned her the familiar media tag of "provocative" .

Sure, sexual innuendo is commonplace: on television and in glossy magazines and in the provocative attire of women on the streets.

He's someone that challenges me in sometimes very provocative ways.

PROF BAILEY: Well, the title of the presentation was pretty provocative, wasn't it?

Or was 'Yulu' an olive branch that Mr. Jia had craftily extended to the censors in advance of some new and provocative project?

Hungary has produced a provocative video advertisement to encourage more people to fill out its national census online next month.

It also has a reputation for provocative external action in response to internal pressures.

He ordered the three defeated candidates and their supporters to avoid "provocative" behaviour.

It addresses a provocative question: what would need to change if India were to become an affluent country in one generation?

Is the US Russia? The question seems provocative, if not outrageous.

Well any absence of provocative behavior or unhelpful rhetoric is a good thing in this case.

The question seems provocative, if not outrageous.

Second, offers of Nato membership to countries that border on Russia are provocative.

"Honey Money" , Catherine Hakim's provocative book, is a different kettle of fish.

SEEING Red in China, a blog by an American teacher there, makes a provocative argument.

As provocative as Pakistan's move may seem, its military significance is uncertain.

Any provocative actions will be considered a challenge.

Quartet form, with large bright red, full of provocative and sexy fragrance.

I told the community issued a provocative forces of darkness, the result is predictable!

Slang, at its worst, it is stupidly coarse and provocative. At its best, it makes standard English seem pallid.

The book is a model of popular writing: lucid, brief and provocative.

He often surprising remarks, provocative words and full flavor.

In the hot summer of 1952 a provocative series of radar and visual sightings occurred near National Airport in Washington, D. C.

It is clear, authentic, stimulating and sometimes provocative.

I deliberately gave this essay a provocative title; of course it's worth being wise.

We express our great indignation at your provocative language.

A photo taken of them little known Italian TV actress Guai La (Barbara Guerra) dressed Woman On The Beat provocative look.

Ghani, clad in a traditional white cape and tunic, was acerbic and provocative.

His provocative language provoked Peter.

in 1984 the dethroning of Vanessa Williams, the first winner of color, after sexually provocative photos surfaced.

"I think it's provocative, " says Richard Klein, a palaeoanthropologist at Stanford University in California.

JM: But China considers that in itself a provocative statement.

His provocative words only fueled the argument further.

Mr Xie earned a high profile in financial and media circles for his provocative research notes on the Chinese economy.

Some Reagan advisers had deemed the phrase too provocative.

Great movies, very provocative, all favorites of mine.

The SCO has provided a platform for provocative stances before.

He denounced the missile launch as provocative but made no sudden moves.

At first only one newspaper, Hankyoreh, regarded as a provocative gadfly, dared print them.

Meantime, the White Houseiscalling the tests a " provocative act" .

The second question, given the provocative actions of the DPRK, how to realize denuclearization of the Peninsula?

Now, that's a provocative set of claims.

This is provocative writing, but provocation is far from being Lawrence's aim.

A series of M&S lingerie adverts have come under fire for their 'provocative' content.

In deciding, based on the available evidence, how to reach and exceed these goals, some provocative comparisons can be made between cities.

In parallel, however, Tuymans plays a different, more provocative game.

We are faced today with the second provocative warlike act committed in recent times by North Korea.

Hence, there are incentives to stress the provocative items among many other findings.

I am a little more provocative then you might be.

Her sister worries Defne will say something provocative and get herself in to trouble.

Does China regard that as another provocative act?

Israel reacted strongly, saying it is Iran's "provocative act. "

Alex: I thought it was very provocative.

The book ends with some provocative claims.

The premise of World Without Oil was simple and provocative: What if an oil crisis started on April 30, 2007 - what would happen?

This bold, provocative, 1 and unique style was named " Flamenco " .

I'm attracted to women who dress in provocative clothes.

Despite its provocative topic, Voutas said the film, which was shot in China, received a surprising amount of local support.

They are being provocative and controversial just to spite us.

By 1912, Einstein believes his finally on the verge of proving his long percal leading and provocative theory.

I admit, it's a provocative headline. But it's true.

And, as we saw with the sinking of the Cheonan, it continues its history of unpredictable and, at times, provocative behavior.

I have read both the articles. . . somehow i get the feeling that your article was provocative than was informative.

Dr Zyphur's garb was, however, no provocative fashion statement.

I like this book: it starts from provocative theses and ends with a plea for investment in science.

He sticked provocative poster on board when nobody was looking.

I urge the government of Israel and the municipal officials to refrain from such provocative actions.

These are not scary, creepy places but moving, rich, provocative places, with really powerful and positive meanings.

I think, are provocative and interesting.

Her provocative poses helped her stand out and attract the masses.

This is less provocative than the notion of letting any of them into NATO, which has surely receded into the future after the Georgian war.

This provocative idea is making waves in the field of architecture.

The extent of provocative pain and morphous of nucleus pulposus were recorded.

Yes, it is provocative, but it is also inspiring.

The US called the missile test-firings "provocative" .

When you return to the room, there will be a lot of phone messages waiting for you, the message is full of provocative means.

Its spokesman described a visit to Tawang by Mr Singh, ahead of a general election last year, as "provocative and dangerous" .

The ancients provocative, were watching the moon if water is so.

We ended up making a provocative list of what we called "10, 2030" -- 10 predictions for the year 2030.