Word: aren
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...investigation (read: one minute worth of brainstorming) found a pretty obvious perp: the Lampoon. After their overconfettied nonsense last weekend, what else would you expect from the semi-secret Sorrento Square social organization that used to occasionally publish a so-called humor magazine? They sure aren't publishing...
John McQuaid, freelance journalist and author, (5:15 p.m.) #nerdprom is a winking, self-deprecating term but actually shows a lack of media self-awareness: nerds aren't this narcissistic...
...Still, the African leaders under investigation in France aren't quaking just yet. Aware that the Paris prosecutor's office twice previously rejected Transparency's request as legally unfounded, they were among the many expecting that Desset's decision to investigate would be appealed. Many observers note that the prosecutor's office is filled by officials appointed by politicians that may be reluctant to see Paris' relations with African leaders aired. Some of France's less-than-savory clients in Africa have previously threatened to bring down political heavyweights in Paris who also benefited from Françafrique...
...thoughts on electoral participation aren't completely clear, given the isolation imposed upon her by the junta. Evading the patrols in Inya Lake may be the only way to find out, but security has already been tightened around her home. After the American's arrest, a troop of police barged into the opposition activist's home and more road blocks were placed near her compound. The Lady shouldn't expect any more surprise guests...
...down only 10% of his state's share, about 2% of his state's spending. He is still being portrayed as Scrooge, a heartless ideologue who wants to close prisons, fire teachers, shutter programs for autistic kids and ultimately shut down state government during a recession. And those portrayals aren't coming from Democrats. "The governor has one of the most radical philosophies I've ever seen," says state senator Hugh Leatherman, 78, the Republican chairman of the finance committee. "I'm a conservative, but this could be the most devastating thing our state has ever seen." To Sanford, Leatherman...