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...reminded by my research, though, it was only in 1970 that the British government, after countless centuries, decided that a pound sterling did not, in fact, consist of 20 shillings, each of which consisted in turn of 12 pence. Suddenly, the pound consisted of simply 100 pence--a system whose logic and simplicity must have struck the average English adult as positively disorienting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A EURO? | 10/6/1997 | See Source »

Most of the melodies-beside the straight-from-the-Casio beat-seem lifted from early Nintendo game soundtracks; the rest consist of playful riffs repeated until they grow mesmerizing, or just irritating. The brilliance behind Doktor Kosmos, which shines through in only three or four songs, is that you don't turn it off sooner. It's the great accomplishment of mindless muzakians and pop drum machine artists everywhere that you find yourself guiltily listening to "Don't Look at Photographs" or "Holiday" one more time...

Author: By Nicolas R. Rapold, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Bouncy, Cute Casiotones | 9/19/1997 | See Source »

Hanson has translated Ellroy's hyped, dirty-real crime writing (some chapters consist of fictional headlines and news clippings) into a solid flick even a little sleeker than the original. Where the gritty could have turned grating, the dark places of "L.A. Confidential" hold up.Photo courtesy of Regency EntertainmentQUITE THE MORAL GUY: Ed Exley (GUY PEARCE) takes his search for crime off the street and into his own department...

Author: By Nicolas R. Rapold, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men in Blue: Slick Film Goes Behind Closed Doors | 9/19/1997 | See Source »

Finally the document upon which this decision is based has been available for anyone who wishes it from July 1. Obviously you did not get a copy of it and so I will fax one to you separately. Editorials consist of rebukes and kudos: I understand that. Both, however, should be based upon the most accurate information available...

Author: By Peter J. Gomes, | Title: Memorial Church Will Hold Commitment Ceremonies, Not Gay Marriages | 9/16/1997 | See Source »

...students will occupy each of Apley's 17 spacious suites, which consist of a common room, bedroom and private bath, and feature towering ceilings and walk-in closets...

Author: By Geoffrey C. Upton, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: First-Years Give High Marks to Apley Court | 9/8/1997 | See Source »

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