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A lot of pundits have wasted a lot of breath lately wondering if, in the new America after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, irony is dead. Maybe, maybe not. But one thing is for sure. After "Isaac and Ishmael," Wednesday night's special, terrorism-themed episode of "The West Wing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 'West Wing': Terrorism 101 | 10/4/2001 | See Source »

Of course, precisely because it's so timely and urgent, it would have deserved to be singled out if it had been brilliant - which Sorkin is capable of when he stows his soapbox - so to overlook its less-than-brilliance would be condescending charity that Sorkin does not need from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 'West Wing': Terrorism 101 | 10/4/2001 | See Source »

“I’ve definitely met some really condescending people at the day school,” Huff said. She paused to thank the bartender, another extension school student, for a cheese plate. “But I know that if I work hard and speak up...

Author: By Angie Marek, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Degrees of Separation | 9/27/2001 | See Source »

With “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and “The Weakest Link” tossing gimmicks into the usual game show formula, traditional quiz programs have to work it a bit to keep their audiences tuning in. Luckily for “Jeopardy...

Author: By V. C. Hallett, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Getting a Clue | 9/27/2001 | See Source »

Ironically, the high exchange rate and the condescending attitude that brought Red Sox fans so much pleasure that day may, in the long run, ensure that St. Catherine’s Street will never again erupt with chants of “Yankees suck!” at three in...

Author: By David R. De remer, | Title: POSTCARD FROM MONTREAL: Boston Invaders Turn Heads | 7/27/2001 | See Source »

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