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...Barack Obama the man is sure to disappoint some of the expectations his fans have; any man would, especially in the age of the 24/7 news cycle. But the past and the future that he speaks for are precisely the ones that belong so uniquely to the new century and the 95% of humans who are our neighbors at the global burger table. It's more than possible to make your fortune in Alaska - but I'd much rather find the future in Hawaii...
It’s Halloween again, which means lots of tacky costumes, sugary candy, and, of course, horror movies. For those of you disappointed by “Saw V,” perhaps a little throwback is the remedy. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the original “Halloween,” the slasher movie that created and set the standard for most of the stereotypes seen in modern horror flicks. Besides, there have been enough “sensible” killers like Jigsaw and Hannibal; nothing beats a completely ruthless psychopath massacring scores...
...molecular and cellular biology concentrator, expecting to meet a brilliant student but one with a big ego. “Instead, I was taken in by Peter’s homely manner, his energy, and his sheer intelligence,” Maniatis said. “Peter did not disappoint during his time in my lab. He accomplished more in a summer than most do in an entire undergraduate research career.” The funeral will be held in Cai’s hometown of Pittsburgh, although final arrangements have not been made, according to Adams House Master Sean...
...have selected their best oarsmen for the championship eight event, that doesn’t mean the Crimson faced weak teams, as Wisconsin, Stanford, and Yale all assigned their most experienced rowers to the fours. Led by junior coxswain Joseph Lin and Schreck, the four heavyweight rowers did not disappoint, as they finished the three-mile course in fourth place with a time of 16:14.792. Starting third in the staggered race, the foursome quickly got off to a strong start, keeping pace with the front-runner and eventual first-place boat of the U.S. Rowing Training Center. The rowers...
...What an insightful piece by redford about his friend Paul Newman. It was as penetrating as Newman's blue eyes. It has been said that, from the gifted, much is expected. Thank you, Paul: you didn't disappoint us. Paul Hunt, Sydney...