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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...million. The thing's a phenomenon, and all the analysis of its popularity can't explain or diminish it. Sometimes the best strategy for canny film people is to step out of the way and let a hurricane sweep by. Nobody knows anything, except the customers. And you could bet your shirt on that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Twilight Sequel New Moon Sets Records at the Box Office | 11/22/2009 | See Source »

...when we intimate / I’ll use my tongue baby, I’ll leave you sprung baby.” R&B star Ne-Yo contributes to the blithe fun in the song’s hook, explaining in his most sincere croon, “bet I’ll have you gone,” and, with a quick-paced, commanding tone, and repeatedly implores, “come see what I mean.” Despite a lack of originality, the song’s bubbly pop sound and frivolous air make it radio-ready...

Author: By Alex E. Traub, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 50 Cent | 11/20/2009 | See Source »

...FlyBy could certainly use some raving lunatrickery—and we bet you could too.  See you there...

Author: By James K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Yale Bash with Pance Party! | 11/19/2009 | See Source »

...little over a year ago, the credit crisis caused the municipal-bond market to grind to a halt. Shell-shocked investors pulled back from even munis, which are normally considered a relatively safe bet. Bond yields soared. Local governments were forced to delay raising money. And auctions of short-term variable-rate muni securities failed. (Read "Five Painless Ways to Cut Expenses...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Stimulus Success: Build America Bonds Are Working | 11/17/2009 | See Source »

...tremendous cost of this war will also be paid in larger taxes, slowed-down growth, and the inability to pay for jobs and education because we are spending the money on a bad bet in Afghanistan,” he said...

Author: By Barbara B. Depena, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Khazei Says He Opposes Troop Increases | 11/17/2009 | See Source »

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