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...turn over the papers because of their relative importance to his investigation. But by taking it to the Supreme Court on principle, the independent counsel could send shock waves through the legal profession. A Starr victory, for example, could unseal files in the century-old case of accused ax murderer Lizzie Borden. Just how many cans of worms could Starr be opening? One right you will always have, even beyond the grave: To remain silent...
...Microsoft Man almost won. After a while, his stubborn refusal to return my calls and messages got me thinking that perhaps I wasn't worth a formal rejection. Eventually he did cave in--after I filled his voice-mail box three days in a row, I received the official ax along with the threat of a restraining order. The next day I contacted the Justice Department to inquire about internships with the anti-trust division. There was nothing available...
...first time, his colleagues put their heads in their hands. His closest adviser was his former chauffeur, with whom he played long games of table tennis. He developed close links with the military and security services. His critics accused him of being authoritarian, a "President with an ax." In another historical irony, he was defeated by a former communist, Aleksander Kwasniewski. Walesa went back to Gdansk, to his villa, his wife Danuta and their eight children. But at 54 he is still young, and he recently announced the formation of his own political party. Like Gorbachev, he finds it very...
...motion that it takes to WIELD AN AX would benefit the shoulders and triceps, but think before using it instead of a barbell...
Exploding soap, toilet seats, wallets and cigarettes will surely shock unsuspecting users. If the situation calls for something less bombastic, how about a rare steak that moos, a screaming skull, a beer can that shocks the drinker, a shrieking ax, a hammer that makes the sound of breaking glass or a laughing mirror...