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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...also notable for what it did not say. Obama didn't call his new package of government spending a stimulus, which it clearly was. He didn't say how much it would cost. He gave few details of how it would be paid for, and he declined to explain exactly when it should go into effect...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Calling for a New Stimulus, Obama Is Ready to Rumble | 12/9/2009 | See Source »

Though researchers are unable to fully explain the “Stroke Belt” phenomenon at this point, Glymour offered possible explanations such as social norms influencing dietary patterns, quality of public resources, and other environmental conditions...

Author: By Jacob D. Roberts, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Study Indicts ‘Stroke Belt’ | 12/4/2009 | See Source »

...save this remarkably unnecessary remake—seemingly written by a studio hack who first identified the original film’s strengths and then thought hard about creative ways to make them much, much worse. In addition, I will gladly offer $30 to anyone who can cogently explain this film’s ending. Emphasis on “cogently...

Author: By Rachel A. Burns, Jeffrey W. Feldman, Ama R. Francis, Jessica R. Henderson, Joshua J. Kearney, Eunice Y. Kim, Chris R. Kingston, Ali R. Leskowitz, Beryl C.D. Lipton, Monica S. Liu, Ryan J. Meehan, Antonia M.R. Peacocke, Erika P. Pierson, Bram A. Strochlic, Mark A. VanMiddlesworth, and Denise J. Xu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Editor's Picks 2009 | 12/4/2009 | See Source »

...order to live forever remains compelling. Without some kind of sacrifice, like losing one’s humanity or having to prey on one’s former equals, it isn’t terribly clear why staying human is a wise choice at all. Indeed, that may explain why Bella Swan, heroine of the “Twilight” series, is so eager to throw away her human life to become a vampire like her beloved Edward. Can you blame her? She’ll have supermodel good looks, super speed, super strength, and hopefully better coordination...

Author: By Adrienne Y. Lee | Title: Raising the Stakes | 12/4/2009 | See Source »

Instead of grappling with their monstrous natures, modern vampire characters are instead kept busy with relationship problems (Edward must explain to Bella that they can’t have sex because he’ll break her bones) or civil-rights issues (“True Blood” vampires demand the right to enter the same bars as humans). Despite their undead status, they can be charming gentlemen and lead fulfilling lives complete with loving girlfriends to boot...

Author: By Adrienne Y. Lee | Title: Raising the Stakes | 12/4/2009 | See Source »

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