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...skaters should probably temper their enthusiasm, because Colbert isn't exactly cutting a check to U.S. Speedskating for $400,000. Over the next few weeks, the show will plug the sport regularly and feature speedskating in a few bits. The team is counting on the generosity of Colbert's audience, in both a down economy and around the holidays, when spare change goes to stocking stuffers. "It's a gamble," Crowley concedes. U.S. Speedskating was in preliminary discussions with a few sponsors, but none were willing to pay $100,000 for the suit space. And with the Olympics just...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Colbert to the Rescue: Can He Save U.S. Speedskating? | 11/3/2009 | See Source »

...monotony of dining hall dinners got you down? Looking for a little something to awaken your taste buds? Those seeking to venture outside the predictable offerings of the HUDS meal plan should check out newly-opening Congas Bar and Restaurant. Located on the corner of Eliot and Winthrop Streets (a little ways back behind Grendel’s Den), Congas will be hosting its grand opening tomorrow night...

Author: By Janie M. Tankard | Title: Get in the Congas Line | 11/3/2009 | See Source »

This news arrives just as many of the cereals with the worst nutrition ratings are being adorned with the food industry's new "Smart Choices" label, a big check mark designed to assure consumers that a product is good for them. The label is being put on hundreds of items, from mayonnaise to ice cream, so why are the Rudd researchers so hopped up about cereal? Because it is more heavily advertised to kids than any other packaged-food category. And because cereals can qualify as "Smart Choices" even if they have 12 g of sugar - that's about three...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sweet Spot: How Sugary-Cereal Makers Target Kids | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

ANGELA MONTEZ, a clerk at an Indianapolis check-cashing store, on armed robber Gregory Smith, 23, who asked Montez to pray with him before he allegedly stole $20. Smith turned himself...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

...says Madhumati Lade, the family counselor appointed by the Jai Ho Trust, which was established by filmmakers Danny Boyle and Christian Colson to provide shelter, education and health care support for the two young stars of their award-winning movie. Lade visits the school three times a week to check on the children's progress, and she says that for the past six months, their attendance has been steadily dipping. "Rubina has 28% attendance, while Azhar has 37%. They didn't even sit for their last examination," Lade says. (See pictures of Slumdog director Danny Boyle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Has Fame Spoiled the Slumdog Millionaire Kids? | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

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