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...success of his second novel, 'Devil in a Blue Dress.' "The publication of 'Fishin'' is noteworthy because it is, in some respects, the best of Mosley's novels," notes White. "Set in East Texas in 1939, it is a morally murky coming-of-age story that explains why it ain?t easy being hero Easy Rawlins. The tale concerns a pivotal episode that Mosley has alluded to in the previously published novels: the murder by Easy's homicidal sidekick, Mouse, of his stepfather. Witnessing the killing -- and accepting a payoff to keep quiet about it -- is the original sin that...
...There is no tradition of an honor code at Harvard. As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke...
...time to step to the plate, Al. As in Casey at the Bat, the runners are on base, the stage is set--and yuda man. So far, as CEO of Sunbeam Corp., you've certainly not let shareholders down. But this ain't Mudville; it's Wall Street, and investors want to be sure you've still got some pop in your bat. Why not show them? Open your wallet and buy another $3 million of Sunbeam stock. Heck, make it $5 million. That's pocket change for a guy who just made $100 million in 20 months and insists...
...only you'd let them." The music is a lovely droning that sounds like signals from a sympathetic galaxy. The majestic center of Carpenter's strongest album yet, the song reminds us of the universe of emotions--and ideas--that artists like Carpenter and Colvin can summon. Alanis Morissette ain't quite there...
Today will also be the last home game for the Crimson's seniors, as the ECAC Tournament will almost certainly not be at home. Harvard expects to go to the ECACs, however, so the players won't let the pre-game introductions become overtly sappy. To them, the season ain't over...