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...love, lust and money. He desires Mrs. Millament (Olga I. Zhulina ’10), but also desires the fortune of her aunt, Lady Wishferit (Alison H. Rich ’09). The bawdy play unfolds with Mirabell trying to balance this sticky situation, and it quickly erupts into deceit, trickery, and very tangled interpersonal webs. Meanwhile the audience sees the characters become literally stained and tainted through visual direction from Birnbaum. But why use the ’80s as a frame for a play from the 18th century? “It’s apolitical, and amoral...

Author: By John D. Selig, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: A Reagan-Era Restoration | 5/2/2007 | See Source »

...When a hotshot young professor of biology named Nick (Jack E. Fishburn ’08) and his mousy wife Honey (Elyssa Jakim ’10) move into town, Martha invites them over for some drinks. What begins as an awkward gathering explodes into a game of deceit, violence, and debauchery as Martha and George begin to unveil the dark secrets of their marriage...

Author: By April B. Wang, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ARTSMONDAY: ‘Who’s Afraid?’ Is a Strong, Intense Play | 4/29/2007 | See Source »

...essentially similar to the "round trip" loans described in Stockman's indictment last week. Then there is Rosy Scenario, a Cassandra in reverse, who gets carted out to proclaim that things are going to get better and better. Allegedly, false projections were also part of Stockman's arsenal of deceit in the auto-parts business, prosecutors charge...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: David Stockman's Second Act | 4/5/2007 | See Source »

...There’s a good solution to this, but Stillman Infirmary limits “vacations” to a week in length. So just give up, surrender, and enjoy the gayest day of your life. FOOTNOTES: 1. Blockstab – v. to engage in any lying, deceit or betrayal associated with blocking 2. Fugmo - n. super ugly person, probably with a snaggletooth, the complete opposite of the lovely Derek C. Bok 3. Gay – adj. used to describe anything negative

Author: By Peter J. Martinez and D. A. Wallach, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Bell Lap 2: Quad? Whatev, They All Suck | 3/21/2007 | See Source »

...also included a story about a particular CPC that led a woman to believe it provided abortion services only to berate and cajole her not to have an abortion. While many CPCs are sincere, what I call "counterfeit pregnancy centers" also exist. The abortion issue is already contentious enough. Deceit and misinformation only serve to inflame both sides and emotionally damage pregnant women exploring their options. I have introduced legislation to crack down on false advertising related to abortion services, and I hope it is something that can be supported by everyone, regardless of people's positions on abortion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 12, 2007 | 3/1/2007 | See Source »

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