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...tunes don't expire as long as you remain a subscriber. You also get to burn 20 tracks onto a CD. Downloads are especially efficient: mere seconds on broadband and minutes via modem. This was refreshing after all the transfer errors I'm used to on Morpheus and its underground kin. Now all Pressplay needs is a catalog large enough that I might want 20 songs a month from...
...They didn't undermine the festival but the protesting foreigners did show how thorough the domestic crackdown on Falun Gong has been. Most Chinese practitioners are in jail, and those still free are underground or closely watched. If they protest, their relatives or bosses are punished. "Holding local officials responsible for practitioners in their areas was a stroke of genius," says a Western diplomat who tracks religious issues. As a result, native Chinese haven't protested in Tiananmen Square in large numbers since January last year, when five people set themselves on fire...
Only a small neon orange sign invites patrons into the underground eatery Casablanca (40 Brattle St.), but the ambiance inside is welcoming. Massive murals in warm colors depict scenes from the classic movie. Past the front room full of booths, the back bar area is the heart of the place. Dim lighting, huge wicker chairs, soft music from a jukebox and lush plants provide a romantic and exotic setting. While the restaurant has been in business for 40 years, renovations have made the bar feel up to date without destroying its timeless elegance. Casablanca’s extensive drink list...
...atmosphere of Grendel’s Den (89 Winthrop St.), established in 1971, lies somewhere in between the dreamy feel of Casablanca and the punkish tone of Charlie’s Kitchen. Only a discreet sign indicates the lively character of this underground pub, in the spirit of a typical speakeasy. Brick walls, low lighting, and classic rock make this joint a perfect hangout for friends or couples. The bar has a diverse menu ranging from pizza and fries to falafel and steamed artichokes. During Grendel’s Happy Hour (5-7:30 p.m. every...
...tunes don't expire as long as you remain a subscriber. You also get to burn 20 tracks onto a CD. Downloads are especially efficient: mere seconds on broadband and minutes via modem. This was refreshing after all the transfer errors I'm used to on Morpheus and its underground kin. Now all Pressplay needs is a catalog large enough that I might want 20 songs a month from...