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...Republicans on the defensive over such issues as reforming Wall Street and money in politics. "Remember, elections are about choices," Benenson says, offering the classic election-year battle cry. "There is a lot of action that is going to happen pretty quickly here that is going to create clear contrast...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Health Care Brawl: Why Obama's Team Thinks It Can Win | 3/18/2010 | See Source »

...contrast, studios and music labels have experienced limited success and even less profitability in the few instances when they have grudgingly embraced the Internet bogeyman. The prospect of tying their future success to online distribution scares them because it means they will need to develop new distribution and pricing models. (For example, Netflix can stream an unlimited number of Hollywood films for a monthly subscription fee, but this does not include new releases.) They will also need to figure out how to stop people from setting up clone video and music stores with pirated content...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cisco's New Router: Trouble for Hollywood | 3/16/2010 | See Source »

Officially, the quake measured 8.8 on the Richter scale - powerful enough, NASA announced, to shift the earth's axis and shorten the planet's day. But in the face of such awesome power, the death toll remained relatively low: 799 as of March 3. By contrast, more than 200,000 Haitians died as a result of a Jan. 12 quake that was very much weaker than the one in Chile...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: When the Earth Moves | 3/15/2010 | See Source »

...skilled use of shadows and sinister clouds in contrast with the vibrant colors of the scenery throughout the entire film reflect the frightening effect that made the original such an absorbing portrayal of Lewis Carroll’s classic story. From the vivid costume design to the masterful depiction of the multi-colored Mad Hatter, played by Jonny Depp, this film steps up to the plate in film animation...

Author: By Francis E. Cambronero, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Alice in Wonderland | 3/9/2010 | See Source »

...contrast, Sebastian says he has not narrowed down his choice of college yet, although, as a junior, many months remain before now and the application deadline. Nonetheless, he certainly plans on applying to Harvard...

Author: By Danielle J. Kolin and Naveen N. Srivatsa, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: House Master Families Reflect | 3/8/2010 | See Source »

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