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...where these arguments might leave some of you unconvinced, however— particularly if you’re among the lucky few or meticulous elite who have managed to thus far escape the clutches of evil Internet con-artists. I could throw in a mention of Firefox’s speed (generally, it’s quite a bit faster than Internet Explorer), or of some of its advanced features—like tabbed browsing—which have revolutionized the way in which I surf the web, but I think even more compelling than these things is to point...

Author: By Matthew A. Gline, | Title: Happ e-Holidays | 12/20/2004 | See Source »

...terrific performances, particularly from Bernal, whose recent lead roles in The Motorcycle Diaries, Amores Perros and Y Tu Mama Tambien have quickly transformed him into an international art-film superstar. Bernal shows an impressive range in Almodovar’s film, moving from starlet to drag queen to ambivalent con artist without distracting the audience by stressing his versatility...

Author: By Clint J. Froehlich, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Movie Review - Bad Education | 12/17/2004 | See Source »

...shelf cure. "Our leaders have not lived up to the expectations of the people that have put them into power," says Central Bank governor Rick Hou, one of the country's most respected officials. "It's a pity the Solomon Islands Parliament is filled with con...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: After the Storm | 11/30/2004 | See Source »

...Costa Rica it is a huge business with a lot of sourcing from states like Texas, Florida and California because they have more links to third-world countries,” said Gerardo Con Diaz ’08, who bought pirated movies in his native Costa Rica, “but I actually think there’s almost no problem with bootlegging here in Massachusetts...

Author: By Alexandra C. Bell, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: New Law Bans Film Piracy | 11/29/2004 | See Source »

...LCOS Liquid Crystal On Silicon projects directly onto the screen with no mirrors. PRO: High contrast and high resolution. CON: There aren't many LCOS sets yet. Philips has discontinued its models. HOT BRAND...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TV Guide: Alphabet Soup | 11/22/2004 | See Source »

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