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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...catalyst in that area that got us that lead.” Nursing a four-point advantage with 11:27 left in the second half, Housman smothered Lions guard Matt Johnson as he brought the ball over half-court. The senior managed to poke the ball loose, gain possession, and find Lin for an easy lay-up. The next time down court, Columbia entrusted Kevin Bulger with the ball-handling duties. Again, Housman applied pressure, stole the ball, and drove all the way to the rim, where he got fouled. Now concerned with Housman’s defense, the Lions...

Author: By Timothy J. Walsh, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: NOTEBOOK: Crimson On Right Side of History | 3/2/2009 | See Source »

...parent, one cannot share all the enthusiasms of one's offspring. For a start, there are too many and they change too often. You master the Wiggles and they're all about Dora. You gain a working knowledge of iCarly and they only want to talk about The Wizards of Waverly Place. Many are simply unwatchable (I'm looking at you, Clone Wars). Many are worth absorbing more for what their appeal says about your child than for themselves. Which brings us to the Jonas Brothers. You get a sense that admiring them will neither pollute nor elevate anyone...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Jonas Brothers Movie Review: Kids vs. Critic | 3/1/2009 | See Source »

NICOLE RICHIE realizes that getting pregnant is the only way she can gain weight...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pop Chart | 2/26/2009 | See Source »

...next stop 5,000 or 10,000? After Tuesday's 236 point gain, spurred on by Fed Chairman Bernanke's upbeat talk of an economic recovery in 2010, investors saw a glimmer of hope...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is The Stock Market Bottoming? | 2/25/2009 | See Source »

...bomb is a golden ticket for the Harvard men, while a gross turn-off if mentioned by women. Other students were keen to debate the issue further. Jarell L. Lee ’10, said he had enjoyed the event and that it had helped him to gain a new perspective on the issue of the masculinity. “When I was high school, I had to be a man and I think tonight definitely helped me figure out what type of person I want to be,” he said. When asked if he will...

Author: By Jessie J. Jiang, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Men Gather at Women’s Center Event | 2/25/2009 | See Source »

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