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...comparison, wrangling a few politically terrified congressmen should have been child's play. The bill tracks the basics of what he asked for over a week ago. He gets $700 billion, albeit in pieces over time, and he gets to decide exactly how he wants to purge the market of the bad loans that are paralyzing the financial system...
...time Oprah Winfrey announced publicly on Sept. 19 that her club's newest title would be The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a book about a mute boy and his dogs by a first-time novelist - albeit a critical darling - its publisher had already ordered 750,000 "Oprah versions" from the printers. Boxes of these freshly minted tomes, with the Oprah's Book Club seal affixed to the covers - and a unique ISBN number to ensure accurate tracking of sales - were already on their way to bookstores across the country. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by software designer David Wroblewski, debuted...
...Artist?As someone who collects original art, albeit on a modest level, I am offended by the way in which British "Bad Boy" artist Damien Hirst dominates the art world [Sept. 15]. He is just a charlatan who found a gimmick and capitalized on it, suckering in those wannabes who are more interested in bragging rights than promoting a fresh, honest talent in the art world or insightful, subversive ideas in the public arena. Dead animals preserved in formaldehyde and a diamond encrusted skull-is this even legal? Spin paintings done by studio assistants-give me a break; kids have...
...targets irony-seeking viewers with risqué advertisements and flaunts parental advisory groups’ fierce attacks on its sexual content. Keep in mind that “Secret Life” is maintaining this success with the dual disadvantage of being broadcast on cable and making an attempt, albeit a very sad one, to poignantly tackle issues like teen pregnancy. The fact that this utter failure of a show leaves me wanting more makes me wonder what it is that I—not to mention the rest of America—am actually looking for in their TV.Would...
...move to a conservation lab in the off-site facility when renovations get underway, remains on the fourth floor of the Fogg and is actively aiding the museum as it prepares objects for transport. The Fine Arts Library, currently located in the Quincy Street building, will remain for now, albeit behind a security barrier that forces students to enter from Otto Hall on the Prescott Street side for the duration of the academic year. The Library will then move to an interim site in Littauer Hall. After the renovations are complete the library will most likely be moved into...