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...High,” one of the big Europop singles of last year. The standout “Isaac” was the cause of much criticism for Madonna because she was accused of singing about Kabbalah founder Isaac Ben Luria, which violates Jewish law. (She maintains that the title actually refers to guest vocalist Isaac Sinwany.) Regardless of to whom the song refers, it’s the only track on the record with a Kabbalist influence. Softly-strummed guitars, Hebrew chanting, and psychedelic humming, along with the prerequisite thumping bass, makes it the most distinctive song...
...evidenced by the appearance of scarves and winter jackets over the past few days, change is in the air. So it seems somehow appropriate that, just when we thought the press had no new monikers for Ben Affleck, the Washington Post should give us one equally worthy of ridicule: Benator. At first glance, the name sounds as if it belongs in a low-budget action film. But behind the absurdity of Benator lurks a rather clever plan that could help bring Democratic victories in both...
Though outspoken celebrities are not necessarily a hindrance to the political process, there is a difference between political involvement and holding political office that most celebrities—including Ben Affleck—fail to see. Affleck simply does not have the stature, political experience, or ability to compromise that is required of a United States Senator. Affleck’s ardent campaigning for John Kerry is a perfect example of his particular style of politics; he is at home championing a candidate or cause, not building the broad political platform necessary for a serious politician. With no political experience...
...SHOWER GIFT FOR THE WOMAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING Some fathers-to-be pick up a pint of Ben & Jerry's for their pregnant wives. That sly fox TOM CRUISE buys an obstetric apparatus. The War of the Worlds star purchased a sonogram machine, which can cost as much as $200,000, to keep an eye on the fetus growing inside his fianc KATIE HOLMES. Exhibiting some newfound restraint--no upholstered furniture was harmed--in a Barbara Walters interview airing this week on ABC, the actor, 43, said he and Holmes, 26, plan to marry next summer or early fall, after...
...against the Bears, posting 35 saves in 60 full minutes of play.The netminder had come close to a whitewash back in 2003, blanking St. Lawrence for 52:32 in a 5-0 win his freshman year.But Daigneau was replaced with just over seven minutes remaining by fourth-year goaltender Ben Weiss on the Crimson’s senior night, making his shutout unofficial.Even this season, a whitewash was long due for Daigneau, who has been solid for Harvard but has suffered from the Crimson’s propensity to allow late goals.“John?...