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This quiet locale prides itself on its rock collection but also carries a decent selection of classical and international music. Planet’s vintage vinyl is first-rate and cheap, but the store still leaves something to be desired. The staff is competent but very hands-off, hesitant to interact with customers and offer recommendations. Whereas the employees of other area stores are clearly engaged by their work, the Planet staff often seems relatively disinterested...

Author: By Daniel J. Mandel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Give a Little Spin | 10/14/2004 | See Source »

...opponent is a decent person, a great wit and a superb debater,” said Toomey, who wore a plain blue, collared shirt. “Yet he has one serious flaw. He represents a Republican Party that both nationally and statewide doesn’t understand or represent the needs or ideals of the people...

Author: By Michael M. Grynbaum, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Affiliate Debates in Local Race | 10/14/2004 | See Source »

...opponent is a decent person, a great wit and a superb debater,” said Toomey, who wore a plain blue, collared shirt. “Yet he has one serious flaw. He represents a Republican Party that both nationally and statewide doesn’t understand or represent the needs or ideals of the people...

Author: By Michael M. Grynbaum, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Affiliate Debates in Local Race | 10/13/2004 | See Source »

...that in order to be considered for a place on the walls, one must have a direct link to Harvard and to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and in the case of all but former presidents of the University, “must have been dead for a decent interval...

Author: By Laura L. Krug, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Agassiz Portrait Unveiled at Harvard | 10/8/2004 | See Source »

...What Alexander Pring-Wilson has done every day of his life,” she said, “is to try to help people and be a kind and decent human being. But it didn’t work on Western Avenue between Jay and Howard Streets. That’s not how the world works for them there...

Author: By Hana R. Alberts, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Pring-Wilson Trial: Lawyers Present Closing Words | 10/8/2004 | See Source »

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