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...putting out a $60,000 contract on Sarsenbayev "for reasons of personal enmity." Human-rights campaigner Panfilov regards that version as an attempt to discredit Abykayev, who is Utem-bayev's boss. But late last week, the President spoke up for his old ally Abykayev. In an effort to cool tensions, Nazarbayev addressed the nation, promising that justice would be done, and calling for order. That did little to convince citizens he would make good on promises of reform and democratization. "They present the Sarsenbayev murder as a single crime by rogue security officers, rather than recognize that [people...
...Teskey takes issue with “this sort of language of instrumental analysis with tools,” arguing that at its worst it reduces the study of popular culture to something that is “easy, it’s flashy, and it can sound cool because it involves comic books and movies.” In a striking counterpoint to Stevens’ assertion about the importance of context, Teskey thinks a focus on recent pop culture can take the world out of context.“You can’t understand modernity just...
...There are a few universal laws in hip-hop. If you put Nate Dogg on your hook, you’re guaranteed a hit. LL Cool J will never go away. And when a new trend emerges in hip-hop, Jermaine Dupri will always rip it off egregiously. This last rule applies to Dem Franchize Boyz, an Atlanta-based group that represents Mr. Dupri’s latest business interest...
...video as spectacle and not statement. While it’s possible that there is some sort of connection between its elements (perhaps it’s about the Munich Olympics?), odds are that the band just wanted a video that would make people go, “Ooh, cool,” happened to see some freeze-frame photos of athletes, and thought it would distract their fans from the fact that they sound exactly like The Bravery...
House: Kirkland Concentration: Social Studies Hometown: Marshfield, MA Ideal Date: Oh man, it’s all about the girl. There’s nothing better than being with a girl who is cool with herself and a little crazy. Best way for a guy/girl to get your attention: I’ve been accused of being oblivious to passing glances, so try a little harder. Where to find you on a Saturday night: Usually in the Quad making up the drunker half of the tragically named Team Cool. First thing you notice about a guy/girl: Whether she is comfortably...