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...makes his allegiances clear with his ominous mumblings (“One does dream of the cataclysm”). Cerveris succeeds at establishing both a comedic and disturbing presence: though his absurd size and mannerisms are laughable, a real threat is clearly lurking in his insouciance of speech and action...

Author: By Alex E. Traub, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant | 10/23/2009 | See Source »

Overall, the League has experienced a few hiccups and minor bouts of indigestion, but the focus on Ivy action from here on out will allow teams to forget about past results. Success for teams across the League will be inextricably linked with the form of their top players. Only the crème de la crème will taste the sweetness of victory...

Author: By Mauricio A. Cruz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: CRUZ CONTROL: Ivies Struggle, Individuals Shine in Midyear Report | 10/23/2009 | See Source »

...would pretend that this is not an issue, they are being marginalized. But I think it's important to understand that the closer we get, the harder the opposition will fight and the more we'll hear from those whose interest or ideology run counter to the much needed action that we're engaged in. There are those who will suggest that moving toward clean energy will destroy our economy -- when it's the system we currently have that endangers our prosperity and prevents us from creating millions of new jobs. There are going to be those who cynically claim...

Author: By June Q. Wu | Title: Obama Disses Harvard, Pushes Clean Energy | 10/23/2009 | See Source »

Speaking of his time as a first-term governor, Patrick said he was proud of many achievements, including three balanced budgets and an expansion of low-income public housing. But he did add that his state and country were still in economic crisis, despite quick action from the federal government. “We don’t seem to appreciate how close we were to a depression,” said the governor...

Author: By NICANDRO G. IANNACCI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Patrick Promotes Public Service Careers | 10/23/2009 | See Source »

...great wisdom and energy,” adding that “it was especially valuable to know there are many ways for people to serve their communities.” Patrick encouraged the audience to have the courage to transcend their own interests by taking action in the realm of public service...

Author: By NICANDRO G. IANNACCI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Patrick Promotes Public Service Careers | 10/23/2009 | See Source »

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