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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...unlikely yet natural leader, Motley is the first to admit that his fascination with the tax code approaches the “wonkish.” His deep knowledge of, and genuine excitement for, the election has helped him synthesize and extend the priorities of his predecessors. (The HRC’s executive board, once male-dominated, now enjoys a female majority.) Motley, a gracious diplomat in every social setting, also brings a much-needed sense of irony to his dealings with Harvard liberals...

Author: By Nayeli E. Rodriguez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Making Their Mark | 11/2/2008 | See Source »

...beautifully sleek, blue-corseted rocket belt," and who speaks candidly about the all-consuming nature of his pursuit: "Most guys are dreaming of alcohol and women," he tells Montandon. "Not me. I'm just dreaming about how to make a throttle valve. It's peculiar behavior, I'll admit it, but sometimes I can't sleep at night...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Strange History of Jetpacks | 10/26/2008 | See Source »

...years after their debut album—they’ve still got it. The amazing thing about “Black Ice” is how well it recapitulates the “AC/DC doctrine” while also pushing the limits—though admittedly, the former happens more. That amazing rhythm section is still there, pulsating through each note and demanding physical compliance from the listener. (I admit I had to actively struggle to keep myself from drawing too much attention in the dining hall as my body grooved of its own volition.) The lead guitar...

Author: By Anna E. Sakellariadis, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: AC/DC | 10/24/2008 | See Source »

...They brought the kid back, but it turns out that it wasn't the right kid. They had invested so much into having a happy ending for the story that they couldn't acknowledge their mistake. The story follows Angelina Jolie's character trying to convince the police to admit their wrong...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Changeling Writer J. Michael Straczynski | 10/23/2008 | See Source »

...Marx is in fashion again,” and bookstores peddling Marx’s works have reported sales increases of over 300 percent. Even Germany’s Finance Minister Peer Steinbruck recently conceded in the news magazine Der Spiegel that “one has to admit that certain parts of Marx’s theory are really...

Author: By Daniel E. Herz-roiphe | Title: The Second Coming | 10/23/2008 | See Source »

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