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...sanctions against Cuba which began in the Kennedy era never worked because they were a blow not to the government of Fidel Castro, but a direct attack on the ordinary people of Cuba. It was a complete failure from start to finish as has been proven over the years, so let’s take a new look...
...elements is one of his greatest strengths, and he does it with a surprising confidence for a first-time novelist; at times he gives only a couple paragraphs of action before cutting to the next character. This rapid movement gives the novel the speed that drives it to its finish, despite its redundancies. However, the structure is marred by several characters who are introduced but whose paths through the book never really resolve or interact with the central motion of the plot in any meaningful way. Though a great deal of effort is made to construct the character of Bing...
...media timeout, Brown's Mark MacDonald takes the inbounds pass and scores in the paint as the shot clock expires. Another poor finish for the Crimson. [Brown 72, Harvard...
...Things I’ve Learned,” a collection of short works by 30 male comedy writers, including Stephen Colbert, Will Forte, and Andy Richter, details their numerous and frequently undesirable sexual encounters. Despite many cringe-inducing moments, the book is hilarious and satisfying from start to finish. Each of the thirty comedians penned his own chapter, all of which are titled by a lesson that derives from the author’s story. These lessons range from self-reflective comments (“I’m Easy”) to advice (“Don?...
...Carey share a candlelit dinner. We all know where they’re going to end up after that, right? Wrong. Instead of touching her body as Mariah begs for in the song, the two end up playing with toy cars on top of the dining room table. They finish off their dream date with the scantily-clad Mariah playing laser tag and frisbee. This attempt at comedy enters into a realm of ridiculousness that falls closer to horror than humor. —Melanie E. Long