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...dogs revolve on metal spokes, popcorn gyrates and slushies come in watermelon, raspberry, rainbow, cherry and lime. Bacon cheeseburgers, pizza and a plethora of ice cream bars are also available to the overexerted individual. When skating becomes mundane, Wal-Lex offers, quite randomly, candlepin bowling in an effort to entertain its clientele...

Author: By Emily N. Tabak, | Title: SKATE, RATTLE AND ROLL: | 10/22/1998 | See Source »

...during World War II. Pin sleeps in the same room that his sister conducts her business in, and so is precociously knowledgeable about sex. He unhesitatingly shares this with peers, who are fascinated, but find him too different to befriend. Shunned, Pin hangs around a bar and tries to entertain the adults with bawdy songs and neighborhood gossip, rewarded occasionally with wine and cigarettes. Trying to please the bar's denizens, he steals the German soldier's pistol. Thus begins Pin's involvement with the Resistance; after a couple misadventures, he finds himself assistant cook for a unit made...

Author: By Benjamin L. Mckean, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: It's a 'Spider' Boy's Life | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

Instead of getting on stage and quickly grinding out their set, Better Than Ezra displayed its ability to entertain a crowd with multiple interactive moments. For instance, Griffin broke from his over-sentimental lyrics half-way through "This Time of Year" in order to get down from the stage and experiment with a new sampling machine using voices from audience members. The humorous side of the band emerged when they argued among themselves or when Griffin replaced his lyrics with Chumbawumba or Fat Boy Slim. The band members playfully danced around the stage, covering obscure Aerosmith songs or playing chopsticks...

Author: By Christopher R. Blazejewski, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: New Sound 'Better' Than Ever | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

...last week of 1999, much of the rejoicing in this vibrant metropolis will be expressed musically. Beethoven, Strauss (Richard and both Johanns) and Berlioz will be featured on classical programs around the city. At the tall Funkturm, the city's radio tower, swing, pop and disco musicians will entertain an expected 2,250 revelers. (The price tag, per person, is around...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Where Will You Be...December 31, 1999? | 10/5/1998 | See Source »

Despite the early troubles, however, Harvard does have the bulk of its Ivy schedule ahead of it, and although a second consecutive title seems unlikely now, it remains possible. But if the Crimson is to entertain any thoughts of a repeat it has much work to do, and it must start with offensive and defensive lines...

Author: By Richard A. Perez, | Title: In the Line of Fire | 9/28/1998 | See Source »

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