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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...parallel plots which merge in the conclusion. While the peasants of the wee Spanish hamlet of Fuente Ovejuna groan under the rapine yoke of their wicked overlord, Fernando Gomez de Guzman, that same overlord joins in a rebellion against their Catholic Majesties, Ferdinand and Isabella, of fifth-grade history fame. But in the spheres of both high politics and human resources, Fernando "Hubris" Gomez oversteps the limit, with positively diabolic consequences...

Author: By Edward P. Mcbride, | Title: The Speedy Rise and Fall of Fuente Ovejuna | 10/28/1993 | See Source »

...most popular pumpkin in the Square is not Linus's gigantic model of "Peanuts" fame, but the small orange gourds called "mini-pumpkins...

Author: By Julie H. Park, | Title: Pumpkins: Bigger Isn't Always Better | 10/27/1993 | See Source »

...that he's retired, do you think Michael Jordan will make the Hall of Fame? It should be close but my money...

Author: By John C. Ausiello, | Title: Some Morning Thoughts | 10/23/1993 | See Source »

...machines we tried to use (i.e., broke), but I will issue this warning: unless you've always wondered what it feels like to be electrocuted, do not stand up on the electric foot vibrator. The sensation will be similar to that experienced by the little boy of electrical fence fame in "Jurassic Park...

Author: By Ariela Migdall, | Title: Holy Cannoli! Ricotta bliss, via MBTA | 10/21/1993 | See Source »

...goal was to find the ultimate cookie experience. After much deliberation and boisterous mouth stuffing, the Best of Show was plucked from mediocrity to receive its fifteen minutes of fame...

Author: By Stephanie P. Wexler, | Title: Smart Cookies | 10/21/1993 | See Source »

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