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...that was the carrot for lawmakers, his command that they fix the problem was the stick. At one point, he joked about Whitehouse's allusion during the breakout session to Thelma and Louise, a movie that ends with the protagonists dying in a blaze of glory. "If you actually saw the movie, they did drive over the cliff," he said, to laughter. "So just want to be clear, that's not our intention here...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Obama Stands Aside, Slightly, at Health Summit | 3/6/2009 | See Source »

...Throat,” is featured on “Here Comes My DJ.” “DJ ready? Dance floor ready? Everybody ready? Let’s go!” he shouts, before vigorously imploringly listeners to put their hands up, shout on command, and perform a series of other delightfully nonsensical tasks for the sake of a good time.No fewer than 28 contributors make an appearance on “The Bridge,” including lesser known MCs as well as established names like Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and Big Daddy...

Author: By Roxanne J. Fequiere, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Grandmaster Flash | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

...towards the audience, as if to ensure that they too could visualize the serenity of a pond in Giverny straight out of a Monet painting. Lang’s rendition of “Fireworks,” the brilliant closing prelude, obviously displayed his technical facility, but his command of a remarkably flexible tonal palette deserved the most attention. The preludes, which became an amalgam of musical reflections under Lang’s touch, proved that while Lang sometimes employs frivolous shows of technique to draw in his audience, the thought and soul within his playing truly captivates listeners...

Author: By Monica S. Liu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Musical Genius Impresses | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

...Crimson’s quest for a third straight division title and another Ivy League Championship.“It’s great,” Vertovez explains. “Hayley and I can leave the program knowing that this class is going to take over and command the respect of the rest of the team...

Author: By Brian A. Campos, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SOFTBALL '09: Strength in Numbers | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

...first few weeks in crimson and white, Brown has already impressed her coaches and teammates with her command of the position...

Author: By Kate Leist, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: SOFTBALL '09: Young Guns Primed to Ace Early Tests | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

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