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...movie opens with the death of Aaron’s (Chris Rock) father, and a eulogy service which, under normal circumstances, would be a rather somber and brief affair. Events, however, are turned on their ear from the very beginning of the film. Initially, the undertaker confuses Aaron’s father for another and gives the family the wrong body...

Author: By Chris A. Henderson, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Death at a Funeral | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

...Northeastern down by only a run as the teams headed into the ninth. Harvard was unable to pick up an insurance run, stranding two on base. But sophomore Conner Hulse was able to hold off a Northeastern rally, stranding two baserunners and getting the save to conclude the wild affair. Way earned the win with 2.2 innings of relief...

Author: By Scott A. Sherman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Finds Hitting Groove | 4/14/2010 | See Source »

...Britain's Affair with the U.S. Is Over...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Britain's Election: Raiding the Obama Playbook | 4/14/2010 | See Source »

Almost as soon as the three generals make their pact though, the foundation of their brotherhood starts to crumble. General Pang and Lian Sheng fall in love and begin an affair, despite the fact that Lian Sheng is Er Hu’s wife. Pang’s ambition grows as he leads the brothers and their armies to victory after victory against rebels in the kingdom; but with increased ambition comes increased corruption. He is often in conflict with the purer morals of his brothers, and his determination to become a powerful government official turns...

Author: By Araba A. Appiagyei-Dankah, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The Warlords | 4/13/2010 | See Source »

...back-and-forth affair ended when Big Red sophomore Rob Pannell scored his third goal of the game with 11 seconds left to win it for his team, 13-12, at Schoellkopf Field on Saturday...

Author: By Colin Whelehan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Lacrosse Falls Just Short in Ithaca | 4/12/2010 | See Source »

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