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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Corbu Pops” Singers bombarded their audience with semi-intelligent gibberish loaded with resonant social commentary and indecipherable meaning.“I’m suspicious of things that make sense,” says Pope.L. “Maybe I’m afraid of it. False security...

Author: By William P. Hennrikus, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Corbu' Explores Race Artfully | 3/8/2009 | See Source »

...revealed to me--and I have the tapes of what happened--that the meeting was about getting rid of me, by assassinating me or getting rid of me through politics or through the courts. I know who these people are. I'm thinking of naming names, but I'm afraid that may make the whole situation worse. I have to be extremely cautious. I have to bite my tongue and taste my own blood...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: An Interview with Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra | 3/6/2009 | See Source »

...equaled or outnumbered by stationery, electronics and knickknack shops. One storefront is stocked entirely with stuffed toys. According to Fufuli, the ratio is now 10% books, 90% other stuff. He is exaggerating, but the change is clear. "Most of the old owners were killed or left because they were afraid, so these stores opened up. Now," he added, with a curmudgeonly frown, "all the Iraqi people want is valentines, stuff for kids...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Vanishing Booksellers of Baghdad | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

...Schleicher said. “I am hoping for the biggest Nanny party tonight I’ve ever been to.” Dressed to party indeed, Drescher left in good spirits with some final words of wisdom. “Always consult multiple physicians, and never be afraid to ask questions,” Drescher said. “One of my doctors basically told me, ‘Honey, you’ve got the tits of an 18-year-old—you’re fine. Just drink some gin every night...

Author: By Catherine J. Zielinski, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Nanny Diaries | 3/4/2009 | See Source »

...They were also well trained in the use of explosives. The police have discovered a vehicle that was used by the gunmen that was packed with explosives. The engine was running with the key in. If anyone turned off the car, it would have blown up. We are not afraid - the people of Lahore are not afraid. We'll get the bastards who did this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Attack on Sri Lankan Cricket Team: Echoes of Mumbai? | 3/3/2009 | See Source »

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