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...Murdoch, 70, is equally at home in London and New York City and makes sure his conservative political views are reflected in his media properties. His latest bid for influence: expanding his satellite-TV service in China. Murdoch is also busy positioning his sons to succeed him at the helm of the family business...
This kind of humor doesn’t even seem self-conscious or nervous when Fox says it because he is genuinely relaxed. He is a jazz pianist at the helm of the Danny Fox Quartet (Quintet or Trio, depending on the night) that plays local shows, including appearances at Club Passim, Loeb House receptions, Cabot housemaster birthday parties and other assorted events. So a foray into the jazz music world is a definite possibility if the whole joining the circus thing doesn’t work out. Instead of tickling the ivories professionally, however, Fox could also see himself...
Don’t get me wrong: FM is a serious journalistic endeavor, all the better for its in-depth, investigative cover pieces. Nonetheless, when Lisa K. Pinsley and I took the helm of the mag, we felt a burning desire to lighten things up. Actually, we—like all uppity, sarcastic FM editors—really just wanted to make fun of other people in public. But it turns out that mocking others (especially those who are probably better than you) is not easy. In fact, quality ridicule takes finesse, friendliness, focus, and a number of other words...
With Gusmorino at the helm, the council has experienced what has likely been its most whirlwind semester ever. After racking up so many victories, including moving the curfew for parties in House public spaces to 2 a.m., organizing Fallfest in the Quad, helping to stage a sold-out concert with the band Dispatch, building a website to help students to find the best deals on books and awarding the first-ever Marquand Prize for superior advising—some council members are wondering what is left to be done...
...Ramirez to the Sox, Duquette proved he has no sense of team chemistry by publicly taking the side of outfielder Carl Everett in conflicts with the manager. The Sox need a fresh start after this year’s tailspin, and it cannot be done with Duquette at the helm...